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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,064.63, 777,140.68 and 144,087.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,064.63, 777,140.68 and 144,087.63 is: 216,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,064.63 : 777,140.68 = 144,087.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,064.63/777,140.68 = 144,087.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,064.63x = 777,140.68 × 144,087.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,064.63x = 111,976,354,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,976,354,511.87/518,064.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,143.60

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