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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,168.62, 769,879.49 and 176,214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,168.62, 769,879.49 and 176,214.29 is: 264,364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,168.62 : 769,879.49 = 176,214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,168.62/769,879.49 = 176,214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,168.62x = 769,879.49 × 176,214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,168.62x = 135,663,762,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,663,762,985.44/513,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,364.89

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