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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,408.89, 767,144.09 and 156,425.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,408.89, 767,144.09 and 156,425.99 is: 234,648.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,408.89 : 767,144.09 = 156,425.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,408.89/767,144.09 = 156,425.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,408.89x = 767,144.09 × 156,425.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,408.89x = 120,001,273,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,001,273,750.90/511,408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,648.39

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