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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,203.41, 768,306.93 and 157,217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,203.41, 768,306.93 and 157,217.46 is: 235,826.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,203.41 : 768,306.93 = 157,217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,203.41/768,306.93 = 157,217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,203.41x = 768,306.93 × 157,217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,203.41x = 120,791,264,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,791,264,035.00/512,203.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,826.75

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