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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,235.02, 792,399.97 and 149,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,235.02, 792,399.97 and 149,159.58 is: 223,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,235.02 : 792,399.97 = 149,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,235.02/792,399.97 = 149,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,235.02x = 792,399.97 × 149,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,235.02x = 118,194,043,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,194,043,093.14/528,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,752.76

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