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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,963.73, 521,945.60 and 85,307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,963.73, 521,945.60 and 85,307.73 is: 127,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,963.73 : 521,945.60 = 85,307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,963.73/521,945.60 = 85,307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,963.73x = 521,945.60 × 85,307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,963.73x = 44,525,994,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,525,994,319.49/347,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,961.60

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