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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,780.70, 763,171.05 and 153,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,780.70, 763,171.05 and 153,757.70 is: 230,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,780.70 : 763,171.05 = 153,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,780.70/763,171.05 = 153,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,780.70x = 763,171.05 × 153,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,780.70x = 117,343,425,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,343,425,354.59/508,780.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,636.55

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