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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,183.81, 786,188.12 and 145,142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,183.81, 786,188.12 and 145,142.84 is: 217,690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,183.81 : 786,188.12 = 145,142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,183.81/786,188.12 = 145,142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,183.81x = 786,188.12 × 145,142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,183.81x = 114,109,577,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,109,577,750.82/524,183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,690.01

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