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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,565.02, 917,357.10 and 185,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,565.02, 917,357.10 and 185,105.50 is: 277,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,565.02 : 917,357.10 = 185,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,565.02/917,357.10 = 185,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,565.02x = 917,357.10 × 185,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,565.02x = 169,807,844,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,807,844,674.05/611,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,661.15

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