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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,191.79, 768,107.30 and 170,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,191.79, 768,107.30 and 170,542.44 is: 255,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,191.79 : 768,107.30 = 170,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,191.79/768,107.30 = 170,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,191.79x = 768,107.30 × 170,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,191.79x = 130,994,892,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,994,892,271.10/512,191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,753.60

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