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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,245.50, 786,168.45 and 187,223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,245.50, 786,168.45 and 187,223.22 is: 280,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,245.50 : 786,168.45 = 187,223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,245.50/786,168.45 = 187,223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,245.50x = 786,168.45 × 187,223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,245.50x = 147,188,988,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,188,988,671.41/524,245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,763.48

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