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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,182.44, 768,107.61 and 170,534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,182.44, 768,107.61 and 170,534.70 is: 255,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,182.44 : 768,107.61 = 170,534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,182.44/768,107.61 = 170,534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,182.44x = 768,107.61 × 170,534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,182.44x = 130,989,000,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,989,000,839.07/512,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,746.76

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