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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,924.41, 752,926.08 and 142,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,924.41, 752,926.08 and 142,089.44 is: 213,145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,924.41 : 752,926.08 = 142,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,924.41/752,926.08 = 142,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,924.41x = 752,926.08 × 142,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,924.41x = 106,982,846,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,982,846,072.01/501,924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,145.33

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