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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,086.61, 921,270.11 and 187,683.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,086.61, 921,270.11 and 187,683.12 is: 281,567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,086.61 : 921,270.11 = 187,683.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,086.61/921,270.11 = 187,683.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,086.61x = 921,270.11 × 187,683.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,086.61x = 172,906,847,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,906,847,669.13/614,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,567.53

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