Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,252.68, 784,738.50 and 144,083.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 523,252.68, 784,738.50 and 144,083.14 is: 216,086.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,252.68 : 784,738.50 = 144,083.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,252.68/784,738.50 = 144,083.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,252.68x = 784,738.50 × 144,083.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,252.68x = 113,067,587,158.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,067,587,158.89/523,252.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,086.02
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