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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,345.59, 758,127.38 and 145,514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,345.59, 758,127.38 and 145,514.02 is: 218,302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,345.59 : 758,127.38 = 145,514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,345.59/758,127.38 = 145,514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,345.59x = 758,127.38 × 145,514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,345.59x = 110,318,161,534.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,318,161,534.47/505,345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,302.41

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