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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,459.42, 522,229.86 and 137,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,459.42, 522,229.86 and 137,982.54 is: 206,791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,459.42 : 522,229.86 = 137,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,459.42/522,229.86 = 137,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,459.42x = 522,229.86 × 137,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,459.42x = 72,058,602,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,058,602,546.64/348,459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,791.95

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