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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,021.70, 615,032.55 and 188,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,021.70, 615,032.55 and 188,837.70 is: 283,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,021.70 : 615,032.55 = 188,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,021.70/615,032.55 = 188,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,021.70x = 615,032.55 × 188,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,021.70x = 116,141,332,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,141,332,167.14/410,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,256.55

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