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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,438, 765,598.67 and 136,490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,438, 765,598.67 and 136,490.16 is: 204,719.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,438 : 765,598.67 = 136,490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,438/765,598.67 = 136,490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,438x = 765,598.67 × 136,490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,438x = 104,496,684,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,496,684,964.09/510,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,719.64

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