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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,492.93, 752,243.04 and 146,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,492.93, 752,243.04 and 146,754.24 is: 220,132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,492.93 : 752,243.04 = 146,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,492.93/752,243.04 = 146,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,492.93x = 752,243.04 × 146,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,492.93x = 110,394,855,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,394,855,630.49/501,492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,132.43

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