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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,029.44, 765,044.68 and 190,176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,029.44, 765,044.68 and 190,176.42 is: 285,264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,029.44 : 765,044.68 = 190,176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,029.44/765,044.68 = 190,176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,029.44x = 765,044.68 × 190,176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,029.44x = 145,493,454,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,493,454,557.22/510,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,264.82

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