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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,729.80, 521,594.70 and 137,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,729.80, 521,594.70 and 137,259.40 is: 205,889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,729.80 : 521,594.70 = 137,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,729.80/521,594.70 = 137,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,729.80x = 521,594.70 × 137,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,729.80x = 71,593,775,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,593,775,565.18/347,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,889.10

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