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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,041.33, 752,965.23 and 142,209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,041.33, 752,965.23 and 142,209.48 is: 213,286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,041.33 : 752,965.23 = 142,209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,041.33/752,965.23 = 142,209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,041.33x = 752,965.23 × 142,209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,041.33x = 107,078,793,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,078,793,816.38/502,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,286.81

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