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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,570.02, 917,364.60 and 185,110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,570.02, 917,364.60 and 185,110.51 is: 277,668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,570.02 : 917,364.60 = 185,110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,570.02/917,364.60 = 185,110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,570.02x = 917,364.60 × 185,110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,570.02x = 169,813,828,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,813,828,961.95/611,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,668.66

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