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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,216, 852,325.62 and 147,495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,216, 852,325.62 and 147,495.52 is: 221,243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,216 : 852,325.62 = 147,495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,216/852,325.62 = 147,495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,216x = 852,325.62 × 147,495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,216x = 125,714,210,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,714,210,531.22/568,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,243.70

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