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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,247.29, 841,878.21 and 187,270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,247.29, 841,878.21 and 187,270.29 is: 280,907.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,247.29 : 841,878.21 = 187,270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,247.29/841,878.21 = 187,270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,247.29x = 841,878.21 × 187,270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,247.29x = 157,658,776,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,658,776,531.38/561,247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,907.86

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