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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,256.03, 790,884.02 and 148,161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,256.03, 790,884.02 and 148,161.45 is: 222,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,256.03 : 790,884.02 = 148,161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,256.03/790,884.02 = 148,161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,256.03x = 790,884.02 × 148,161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,256.03x = 117,178,522,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,178,522,444.22/527,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,242.17

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