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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,443.69, 767,137.70 and 156,457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,443.69, 767,137.70 and 156,457.71 is: 234,678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,443.69 : 767,137.70 = 156,457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,443.69/767,137.70 = 156,457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,443.69x = 767,137.70 × 156,457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,443.69x = 120,024,608,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,024,608,187.81/511,443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,678.05

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