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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,084.34, 921,266.73 and 187,680.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,084.34, 921,266.73 and 187,680.85 is: 281,564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,084.34 : 921,266.73 = 187,680.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,084.34/921,266.73 = 187,680.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,084.34x = 921,266.73 × 187,680.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,084.34x = 172,904,122,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,904,122,963.12/614,084.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,564.13

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