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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,719.68, 913,194.33 and 187,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,719.68, 913,194.33 and 187,897.14 is: 281,881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,719.68 : 913,194.33 = 187,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,719.68/913,194.33 = 187,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,719.68x = 913,194.33 × 187,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,719.68x = 171,586,602,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,586,602,871.22/608,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,881.15

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