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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,451.93, 767,208.63 and 156,469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,451.93, 767,208.63 and 156,469.03 is: 234,712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,451.93 : 767,208.63 = 156,469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,451.93/767,208.63 = 156,469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,451.93x = 767,208.63 × 156,469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,451.93x = 120,044,390,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,044,390,143.73/511,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,712.95

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