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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,277.94, 851,018.11 and 188,221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,277.94, 851,018.11 and 188,221.42 is: 282,365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,277.94 : 851,018.11 = 188,221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,277.94/851,018.11 = 188,221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,277.94x = 851,018.11 × 188,221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,277.94x = 160,179,837,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,179,837,109.92/567,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,365.71

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