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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,661.52, 767,494.14 and 156,674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,661.52, 767,494.14 and 156,674.10 is: 235,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,661.52 : 767,494.14 = 156,674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,661.52/767,494.14 = 156,674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,661.52x = 767,494.14 × 156,674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,661.52x = 120,246,453,639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,246,453,639.77/511,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,011.72

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