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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,837, 523,333.50 and 127,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,837, 523,333.50 and 127,221 is: 190,859.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,837 : 523,333.50 = 127,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,837/523,333.50 = 127,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,837x = 523,333.50 × 127,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,837x = 66,579,011,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,579,011,203.50/348,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,859.95

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