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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,989.10, 767,954.90 and 157,002.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,989.10, 767,954.90 and 157,002.14 is: 235,494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,989.10 : 767,954.90 = 157,002.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,989.10/767,954.90 = 157,002.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,989.10x = 767,954.90 × 157,002.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,989.10x = 120,570,562,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,570,562,723.49/511,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,494.39

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