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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,093.13, 777,183.70 and 144,116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,093.13, 777,183.70 and 144,116.13 is: 216,186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,093.13 : 777,183.70 = 144,116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,093.13/777,183.70 = 144,116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,093.13x = 777,183.70 × 144,116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,093.13x = 112,004,707,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,004,707,143.08/518,093.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,186.44

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