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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,151.82, 753,227.73 and 147,165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,151.82, 753,227.73 and 147,165.90 is: 220,748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,151.82 : 753,227.73 = 147,165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,151.82/753,227.73 = 147,165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,151.82x = 753,227.73 × 147,165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,151.82x = 110,849,436,790.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,849,436,790.41/502,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,748.85

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