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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,247.12, 753,475.98 and 147,232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,247.12, 753,475.98 and 147,232.22 is: 220,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,247.12 : 753,475.98 = 147,232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,247.12/753,475.98 = 147,232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,247.12x = 753,475.98 × 147,232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,247.12x = 110,935,941,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,935,941,252.08/502,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,879.20

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