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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,125.80, 912,188.70 and 187,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,125.80, 912,188.70 and 187,530.60 is: 281,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,125.80 : 912,188.70 = 187,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,125.80/912,188.70 = 187,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,125.80x = 912,188.70 × 187,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,125.80x = 171,063,294,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,063,294,224.22/608,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,295.90

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