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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,002.72, 893,996.52 and 146,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596,002.72, 893,996.52 and 146,729.20 is: 220,091.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596,002.72 : 893,996.52 = 146,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596,002.72/893,996.52 = 146,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596,002.72x = 893,996.52 × 146,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596,002.72x = 131,175,394,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,175,394,182.38/596,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,091.94

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