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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,731.20, 521,791.20 and 148,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,731.20, 521,791.20 and 148,017.60 is: 222,109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,731.20 : 521,791.20 = 148,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,731.20/521,791.20 = 148,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,731.20x = 521,791.20 × 148,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,731.20x = 77,234,281,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,234,281,125.12/347,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,109.15

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