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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,248.66, 841,880.28 and 187,271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,248.66, 841,880.28 and 187,271.66 is: 280,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,248.66 : 841,880.28 = 187,271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,248.66/841,880.28 = 187,271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,248.66x = 841,880.28 × 187,271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,248.66x = 157,660,313,347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,660,313,347.46/561,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,909.92

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