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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,720.72, 767,581.08 and 137,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,720.72, 767,581.08 and 137,734 is: 206,601

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,720.72 : 767,581.08 = 137,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,720.72/767,581.08 = 137,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,720.72x = 767,581.08 × 137,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,720.72x = 105,722,012,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,722,012,472.72/511,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,601

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