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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,687.60, 521,531.40 and 148,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,687.60, 521,531.40 and 148,233.20 is: 222,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,687.60 : 521,531.40 = 148,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,687.60/521,531.40 = 148,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,687.60x = 521,531.40 × 148,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,687.60x = 77,308,268,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,308,268,322.48/347,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,349.80

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