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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,870.52, 913,198.86 and 188,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,870.52, 913,198.86 and 188,150.04 is: 282,192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,870.52 : 913,198.86 = 188,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,870.52/913,198.86 = 188,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,870.52x = 913,198.86 × 188,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,870.52x = 171,818,402,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,818,402,036.95/608,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,192.02

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