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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,164.68, 840,247.20 and 186,187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,164.68, 840,247.20 and 186,187.68 is: 279,281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,164.68 : 840,247.20 = 186,187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,164.68/840,247.20 = 186,187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,164.68x = 840,247.20 × 186,187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,164.68x = 156,443,676,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,443,676,794.50/560,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,281.58

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