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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,466.68, 767,172.30 and 156,480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,466.68, 767,172.30 and 156,480.64 is: 234,712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,466.68 : 767,172.30 = 156,480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,466.68/767,172.30 = 156,480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,466.68x = 767,172.30 × 156,480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,466.68x = 120,047,612,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,047,612,494.27/511,466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,712.48

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