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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,166.08, 753,255.25 and 147,187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,166.08, 753,255.25 and 147,187.23 is: 220,782.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,166.08 : 753,255.25 = 147,187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,166.08/753,255.25 = 147,187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,166.08x = 753,255.25 × 147,187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,166.08x = 110,869,550,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,869,550,537.78/502,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,782.63

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