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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,069.40, 840,104.10 and 186,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,069.40, 840,104.10 and 186,092.40 is: 279,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,069.40 : 840,104.10 = 186,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,069.40/840,104.10 = 186,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,069.40x = 840,104.10 × 186,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,069.40x = 156,336,988,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,336,988,218.84/560,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,138.60

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