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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,067, 777,144.51 and 144,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,067, 777,144.51 and 144,090 is: 216,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,067 : 777,144.51 = 144,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,067/777,144.51 = 144,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,067x = 777,144.51 × 144,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,067x = 111,978,752,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,978,752,445.90/518,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,147.24

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