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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,217, 852,327.12 and 147,496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,217, 852,327.12 and 147,496.52 is: 221,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,217 : 852,327.12 = 147,496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,217/852,327.12 = 147,496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,217x = 852,327.12 × 147,496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,217x = 125,715,284,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,715,284,101.62/568,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,245.20

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