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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,861.60, 521,859.36 and 148,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,861.60, 521,859.36 and 148,178.24 is: 222,295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,861.60 : 521,859.36 = 148,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,861.60/521,859.36 = 148,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,861.60x = 521,859.36 × 148,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,861.60x = 77,328,201,492.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,328,201,492.33/347,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,295.88

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