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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,807.77, 521,613.24 and 158,162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,807.77, 521,613.24 and 158,162.06 is: 237,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,807.77 : 521,613.24 = 158,162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,807.77/521,613.24 = 158,162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,807.77x = 521,613.24 × 158,162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,807.77x = 82,499,425,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,499,425,272.60/347,807.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,198.34

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