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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,883.23, 640,173.83 and 187,113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,883.23, 640,173.83 and 187,113.51 is: 280,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,883.23 : 640,173.83 = 187,113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,883.23/640,173.83 = 187,113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,883.23x = 640,173.83 × 187,113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,883.23x = 119,785,171,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,785,171,405.88/426,883.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,604.07

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