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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,158.20, 921,237.30 and 187,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,158.20, 921,237.30 and 187,693.20 is: 281,539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,158.20 : 921,237.30 = 187,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,158.20/921,237.30 = 187,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,158.20x = 921,237.30 × 187,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,158.20x = 172,909,976,796.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,909,976,796.36/614,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,539.80

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