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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,175.11, 753,268.80 and 147,196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,175.11, 753,268.80 and 147,196.31 is: 220,796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,175.11 : 753,268.80 = 147,196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,175.11/753,268.80 = 147,196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,175.11x = 753,268.80 × 147,196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,175.11x = 110,878,387,798.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,878,387,798.13/502,175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,796.26

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