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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,959.62, 521,811.42 and 120,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,959.62, 521,811.42 and 120,197.28 is: 180,251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,959.62 : 521,811.42 = 120,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,959.62/521,811.42 = 120,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,959.62x = 521,811.42 × 120,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,959.62x = 62,720,312,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,720,312,661.60/347,959.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,251.70

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