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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,751.30, 917,756.55 and 185,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,751.30, 917,756.55 and 185,252.10 is: 277,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,751.30 : 917,756.55 = 185,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,751.30/917,756.55 = 185,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,751.30x = 917,756.55 × 185,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,751.30x = 170,016,328,176.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,016,328,176.26/611,751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,917.40

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