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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,160.10, 780,240.15 and 146,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,160.10, 780,240.15 and 146,183.10 is: 219,274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,160.10 : 780,240.15 = 146,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,160.10/780,240.15 = 146,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,160.10x = 780,240.15 × 146,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,160.10x = 114,057,923,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,057,923,871.47/520,160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,274.65

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