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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,088.30, 768,132.45 and 179,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,088.30, 768,132.45 and 179,664.30 is: 269,496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,088.30 : 768,132.45 = 179,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,088.30/768,132.45 = 179,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,088.30x = 768,132.45 × 179,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,088.30x = 138,005,978,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,005,978,936.54/512,088.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,496.45

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