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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,675.09, 842,512.66 and 187,698.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,675.09, 842,512.66 and 187,698.09 is: 281,547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,675.09 : 842,512.66 = 187,698.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,675.09/842,512.66 = 187,698.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,675.09x = 842,512.66 × 187,698.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,675.09x = 158,138,019,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,138,019,773.00/561,675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,547.15

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