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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,267.36, 841,628.16 and 187,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,267.36, 841,628.16 and 187,164 is: 280,655.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,267.36 : 841,628.16 = 187,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,267.36/841,628.16 = 187,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,267.36x = 841,628.16 × 187,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,267.36x = 157,522,492,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,522,492,938.24/561,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,655.00

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