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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,968.44, 521,824.62 and 120,206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,968.44, 521,824.62 and 120,206.12 is: 180,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,968.44 : 521,824.62 = 120,206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,968.44/521,824.62 = 120,206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,968.44x = 521,824.62 × 120,206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,968.44x = 62,726,510,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,726,510,281.55/347,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,264.94

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