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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,197.92, 750,370.72 and 145,165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,197.92, 750,370.72 and 145,165.84 is: 217,770.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,197.92 : 750,370.72 = 145,165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,197.92/750,370.72 = 145,165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,197.92x = 750,370.72 × 145,165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,197.92x = 108,928,195,880.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,928,195,880.21/500,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,770.19

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