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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,159.63, 780,239.44 and 146,182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,159.63, 780,239.44 and 146,182.63 is: 219,273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,159.63 : 780,239.44 = 146,182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,159.63/780,239.44 = 146,182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,159.63x = 780,239.44 × 146,182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,159.63x = 114,057,449,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,057,449,467.73/520,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,273.94

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