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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,248.53, 841,880.09 and 187,271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,248.53, 841,880.09 and 187,271.53 is: 280,909.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,248.53 : 841,880.09 = 187,271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,248.53/841,880.09 = 187,271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,248.53x = 841,880.09 × 187,271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,248.53x = 157,660,174,051.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,660,174,051.37/561,248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,909.73

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