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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,001.60, 912,088.80 and 187,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,001.60, 912,088.80 and 187,233.60 is: 280,877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,001.60 : 912,088.80 = 187,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,001.60/912,088.80 = 187,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,001.60x = 912,088.80 × 187,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,001.60x = 170,773,669,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,773,669,543.68/608,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,877.01

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