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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,727.26, 521,702.76 and 158,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,727.26, 521,702.76 and 158,255.30 is: 237,433.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,727.26 : 521,702.76 = 158,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,727.26/521,702.76 = 158,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,727.26x = 521,702.76 × 158,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,727.26x = 82,562,226,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,562,226,794.63/347,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,433.86

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