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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,233.07, 787,783.86 and 146,182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,233.07, 787,783.86 and 146,182.23 is: 219,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,233.07 : 787,783.86 = 146,182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,233.07/787,783.86 = 146,182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,233.07x = 787,783.86 × 146,182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,233.07x = 115,160,001,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,160,001,412.81/525,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,255.05

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