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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,143.56, 766,865.64 and 151,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,143.56, 766,865.64 and 151,323.56 is: 227,029.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,143.56 : 766,865.64 = 151,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,143.56/766,865.64 = 151,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,143.56x = 766,865.64 × 151,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,143.56x = 116,044,838,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,044,838,686.48/511,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,029.84

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