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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,270.13, 790,886.97 and 148,193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,270.13, 790,886.97 and 148,193.82 is: 222,285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,270.13 : 790,886.97 = 148,193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,270.13/790,886.97 = 148,193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,270.13x = 790,886.97 × 148,193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,270.13x = 117,204,561,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,204,561,272.53/527,270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,285.61

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