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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,129.60, 522,367.20 and 137,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,129.60, 522,367.20 and 137,774.40 is: 206,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,129.60 : 522,367.20 = 137,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,129.60/522,367.20 = 137,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,129.60x = 522,367.20 × 137,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,129.60x = 71,968,827,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,968,827,559.68/348,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,729.99

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