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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,195.69, 761,178.99 and 187,649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,195.69, 761,178.99 and 187,649.96 is: 281,617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,195.69 : 761,178.99 = 187,649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,195.69/761,178.99 = 187,649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,195.69x = 761,178.99 × 187,649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,195.69x = 142,835,203,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,835,203,220.45/507,195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,617.54

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