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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,747.80, 521,621.70 and 137,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,747.80, 521,621.70 and 137,277.40 is: 205,916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,747.80 : 521,621.70 = 137,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,747.80/521,621.70 = 137,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,747.80x = 521,621.70 × 137,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,747.80x = 71,606,870,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,606,870,759.58/347,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,916.10

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