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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,181.24, 775,771.99 and 143,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,181.24, 775,771.99 and 143,204.24 is: 214,806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,181.24 : 775,771.99 = 143,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,181.24/775,771.99 = 143,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,181.24x = 775,771.99 × 143,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,181.24x = 111,093,838,241.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,093,838,241.24/517,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,806.40

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