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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,828.70, 521,743.05 and 148,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,828.70, 521,743.05 and 148,155.60 is: 222,233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,828.70 : 521,743.05 = 148,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,828.70/521,743.05 = 148,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,828.70x = 521,743.05 × 148,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,828.70x = 77,299,154,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,299,154,618.58/347,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,233.40

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