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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,363.55, 617,122.68 and 186,739.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,363.55, 617,122.68 and 186,739.75 is: 280,144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,363.55 : 617,122.68 = 186,739.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,363.55/617,122.68 = 186,739.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,363.55x = 617,122.68 × 186,739.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,363.55x = 115,241,334,982.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,241,334,982.53/411,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,144.74

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