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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,173.93, 753,267.01 and 147,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,173.93, 753,267.01 and 147,195.12 is: 220,794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,173.93 : 753,267.01 = 147,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,173.93/753,267.01 = 147,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,173.93x = 753,267.01 × 147,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,173.93x = 110,877,228,296.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,877,228,296.98/502,173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,794.48

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