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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,257.03, 790,885.51 and 148,162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,257.03, 790,885.51 and 148,162.45 is: 222,243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,257.03 : 790,885.51 = 148,162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,257.03/790,885.51 = 148,162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,257.03x = 790,885.51 × 148,162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,257.03x = 117,179,534,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,179,534,831.10/527,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,243.67

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