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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,741.08, 701,601.90 and 187,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,741.08, 701,601.90 and 187,183 is: 280,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,741.08 : 701,601.90 = 187,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,741.08/701,601.90 = 187,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,741.08x = 701,601.90 × 187,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,741.08x = 131,327,948,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,327,948,447.70/467,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,770.61

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