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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,151.24, 768,351.46 and 170,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,151.24, 768,351.46 and 170,593.80 is: 255,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,151.24 : 768,351.46 = 170,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,151.24/768,351.46 = 170,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,151.24x = 768,351.46 × 170,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,151.24x = 131,075,995,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,075,995,296.95/512,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,932.20

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