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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,127.70, 789,193.23 and 147,045.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,127.70, 789,193.23 and 147,045.95 is: 220,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,127.70 : 789,193.23 = 147,045.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,127.70/789,193.23 = 147,045.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,127.70x = 789,193.23 × 147,045.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,127.70x = 116,047,666,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,047,666,701.01/526,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,569.39

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