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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,742.33, 701,603.78 and 187,184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,742.33, 701,603.78 and 187,184.25 is: 280,772.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,742.33 : 701,603.78 = 187,184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,742.33/701,603.78 = 187,184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,742.33x = 701,603.78 × 187,184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,742.33x = 131,329,176,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,329,176,420.54/467,742.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,772.49

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