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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,185, 784,784.88 and 149,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,185, 784,784.88 and 149,208 is: 223,814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,185 : 784,784.88 = 149,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,185/784,784.88 = 149,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,185x = 784,784.88 × 149,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,185x = 117,096,182,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,096,182,375.04/523,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,814.10

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