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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,175.24, 753,268.98 and 147,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,175.24, 753,268.98 and 147,196.44 is: 220,796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,175.24 : 753,268.98 = 147,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,175.24/753,268.98 = 147,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,175.24x = 753,268.98 × 147,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,175.24x = 110,878,512,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,878,512,218.43/502,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,796.45

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