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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,131.20, 921,196.80 and 187,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,131.20, 921,196.80 and 187,666.20 is: 281,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,131.20 : 921,196.80 = 187,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,131.20/921,196.80 = 187,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,131.20x = 921,196.80 × 187,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,131.20x = 172,877,502,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,877,502,908.16/614,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,499.30

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