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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,145.20, 753,144.90 and 147,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,145.20, 753,144.90 and 147,122.20 is: 220,661.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,145.20 : 753,144.90 = 147,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,145.20/753,144.90 = 147,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,145.20x = 753,144.90 × 147,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,145.20x = 110,804,334,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,804,334,606.78/502,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,661.94

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