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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,711.40, 521,145.90 and 147,611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,711.40, 521,145.90 and 147,611.70 is: 221,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,711.40 : 521,145.90 = 147,611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,711.40/521,145.90 = 147,611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,711.40x = 521,145.90 × 147,611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,711.40x = 76,927,232,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,927,232,247.03/347,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,238.74

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