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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,013, 777,063.51 and 144,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,013, 777,063.51 and 144,036 is: 216,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,013 : 777,063.51 = 144,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,013/777,063.51 = 144,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,013x = 777,063.51 × 144,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,013x = 111,925,119,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,925,119,726.36/518,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,066.24

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