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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,117.80, 912,176.70 and 187,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,117.80, 912,176.70 and 187,522.60 is: 281,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,117.80 : 912,176.70 = 187,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,117.80/912,176.70 = 187,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,117.80x = 912,176.70 × 187,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,117.80x = 171,053,746,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,053,746,443.42/608,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,283.90

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