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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,158.62, 780,264.93 and 165,200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,158.62, 780,264.93 and 165,200.42 is: 247,809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,158.62 : 780,264.93 = 165,200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,158.62/780,264.93 = 165,200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,158.62x = 780,264.93 × 165,200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,158.62x = 128,900,094,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,900,094,147.27/520,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,809.21

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