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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,068.50, 777,146.76 and 144,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,068.50, 777,146.76 and 144,091.50 is: 216,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,068.50 : 777,146.76 = 144,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,068.50/777,146.76 = 144,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,068.50x = 777,146.76 × 144,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,068.50x = 111,980,242,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,980,242,368.54/518,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,149.49

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