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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,150.89, 852,307.34 and 188,946.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,150.89, 852,307.34 and 188,946.69 is: 283,446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,150.89 : 852,307.34 = 188,946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,150.89/852,307.34 = 188,946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,150.89x = 852,307.34 × 188,946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,150.89x = 161,040,649,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,040,649,810.97/568,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,446.97

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