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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,131.36, 783,197.63 and 143,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,131.36, 783,197.63 and 143,055.30 is: 214,583.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,131.36 : 783,197.63 = 143,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,131.36/783,197.63 = 143,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,131.36x = 783,197.63 × 143,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,131.36x = 112,040,571,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,040,571,203.66/522,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,583.11

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