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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,056.75, 777,128.87 and 144,079.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,056.75, 777,128.87 and 144,079.75 is: 216,131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,056.75 : 777,128.87 = 144,079.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,056.75/777,128.87 = 144,079.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,056.75x = 777,128.87 × 144,079.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,056.75x = 111,968,533,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,968,533,307.38/518,056.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,131.79

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