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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,671.96, 521,727.32 and 147,992.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,671.96, 521,727.32 and 147,992.02 is: 222,081.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,671.96 : 521,727.32 = 147,992.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,671.96/521,727.32 = 147,992.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,671.96x = 521,727.32 × 147,992.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,671.96x = 77,211,479,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,211,479,041.65/347,671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,081.41

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