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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,123.27, 789,186.56 and 147,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,123.27, 789,186.56 and 147,041.50 is: 220,562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,123.27 : 789,186.56 = 147,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,123.27/789,186.56 = 147,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,123.27x = 789,186.56 × 147,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,123.27x = 116,043,175,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,043,175,562.24/526,123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,562.71

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