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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,654, 766,330.98 and 178,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,654, 766,330.98 and 178,230 is: 267,467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,654 : 766,330.98 = 178,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,654/766,330.98 = 178,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,654x = 766,330.98 × 178,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,654x = 136,583,170,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,583,170,565.40/510,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,467.15

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