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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,693.37, 814,164.09 and 187,707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,693.37, 814,164.09 and 187,707.09 is: 281,603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,693.37 : 814,164.09 = 187,707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,693.37/814,164.09 = 187,707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,693.37x = 814,164.09 × 187,707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,693.37x = 152,824,372,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,824,372,116.40/542,693.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,603.54

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