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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,175.05, 750,336.37 and 145,142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,175.05, 750,336.37 and 145,142.93 is: 217,735.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,175.05 : 750,336.37 = 145,142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,175.05/750,336.37 = 145,142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,175.05x = 750,336.37 × 145,142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,175.05x = 108,906,019,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,906,019,227.36/500,175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,735.81

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