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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,015.70, 921,023.55 and 187,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,015.70, 921,023.55 and 187,550.70 is: 281,326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,015.70 : 921,023.55 = 187,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,015.70/921,023.55 = 187,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,015.70x = 921,023.55 × 187,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,015.70x = 172,738,611,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,738,611,518.99/614,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,326.05

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