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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,080.22, 921,260.55 and 187,676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,080.22, 921,260.55 and 187,676.73 is: 281,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,080.22 : 921,260.55 = 187,676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,080.22/921,260.55 = 187,676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,080.22x = 921,260.55 × 187,676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,080.22x = 172,899,167,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,899,167,502.00/614,080.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,557.95

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