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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,190.08, 744,285.04 and 145,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,190.08, 744,285.04 and 145,982.08 is: 218,973.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,190.08 : 744,285.04 = 145,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,190.08/744,285.04 = 145,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,190.08x = 744,285.04 × 145,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,190.08x = 108,652,278,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,652,278,252.08/496,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,973.10

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