Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,731, 766,096.50 and 160,523
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510,731, 766,096.50 and 160,523 is: 240,784.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,731 : 766,096.50 = 160,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,731/766,096.50 = 160,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,731x = 766,096.50 × 160,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,731x = 122,976,108,469.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,976,108,469.50/510,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,784.50
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