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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,676.58, 767,516.67 and 156,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,676.58, 767,516.67 and 156,689.04 is: 235,034.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,676.58 : 767,516.67 = 156,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,676.58/767,516.67 = 156,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,676.58x = 767,516.67 × 156,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,676.58x = 120,261,450,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,261,450,206.30/511,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,034.11

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