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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,695.73, 842,368.63 and 187,631.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,695.73, 842,368.63 and 187,631.25 is: 281,388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,695.73 : 842,368.63 = 187,631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,695.73/842,368.63 = 187,631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,695.73x = 842,368.63 × 187,631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,695.73x = 158,054,679,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,054,679,007.69/561,695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,388.43

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