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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,112.52, 753,174.86 and 147,133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,112.52, 753,174.86 and 147,133.74 is: 220,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,112.52 : 753,174.86 = 147,133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,112.52/753,174.86 = 147,133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,112.52x = 753,174.86 × 147,133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,112.52x = 110,817,434,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,817,434,025.78/502,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,702.39

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