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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,277.44, 851,017.36 and 188,220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,277.44, 851,017.36 and 188,220.92 is: 282,364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,277.44 : 851,017.36 = 188,220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,277.44/851,017.36 = 188,220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,277.44x = 851,017.36 × 188,220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,277.44x = 160,179,266,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,179,266,180.08/567,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,364.95

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