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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,035.72, 768,183.26 and 157,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,035.72, 768,183.26 and 157,067.88 is: 235,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,035.72 : 768,183.26 = 157,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,035.72/768,183.26 = 157,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,035.72x = 768,183.26 × 157,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,035.72x = 120,656,916,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,656,916,099.69/512,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,641.60

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