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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,038.71, 522,156.08 and 134,871.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,038.71, 522,156.08 and 134,871.01 is: 202,344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,038.71 : 522,156.08 = 134,871.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,038.71/522,156.08 = 134,871.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,038.71x = 522,156.08 × 134,871.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,038.71x = 70,423,717,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,423,717,887.24/348,038.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,344.50

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