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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,249.66, 841,881.78 and 187,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,249.66, 841,881.78 and 187,272.66 is: 280,911.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,249.66 : 841,881.78 = 187,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,249.66/841,881.78 = 187,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,249.66x = 841,881.78 × 187,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,249.66x = 157,661,440,346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,661,440,346.14/561,249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,911.42

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