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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,766.12, 619,151.34 and 187,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,766.12, 619,151.34 and 187,969.80 is: 281,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,766.12 : 619,151.34 = 187,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,766.12/619,151.34 = 187,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,766.12x = 619,151.34 × 187,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,766.12x = 116,381,753,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,381,753,549.53/412,766.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,955.68

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