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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,104.08, 753,155.97 and 147,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,104.08, 753,155.97 and 147,118 is: 220,676.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,104.08 : 753,155.97 = 147,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,104.08/753,155.97 = 147,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,104.08x = 753,155.97 × 147,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,104.08x = 110,802,799,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,802,799,994.46/502,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,676.96

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