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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,575.02, 917,372.10 and 185,115.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,575.02, 917,372.10 and 185,115.51 is: 277,676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,575.02 : 917,372.10 = 185,115.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,575.02/917,372.10 = 185,115.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,575.02x = 917,372.10 × 185,115.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,575.02x = 169,819,804,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,819,804,151.27/611,575.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,676.16

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