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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,721.80, 521,193.90 and 148,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,721.80, 521,193.90 and 148,008.20 is: 221,846.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,721.80 : 521,193.90 = 148,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,721.80/521,193.90 = 148,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,721.80x = 521,193.90 × 148,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,721.80x = 77,140,970,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,140,970,989.98/347,721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,846.81

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