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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,369.85, 848,158.67 and 186,312.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,369.85, 848,158.67 and 186,312.94 is: 279,503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,369.85 : 848,158.67 = 186,312.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,369.85/848,158.67 = 186,312.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,369.85x = 848,158.67 × 186,312.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,369.85x = 158,022,933,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,022,933,739.58/565,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,503.64

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