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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,619.65, 922,064.88 and 188,158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,619.65, 922,064.88 and 188,158.70 is: 282,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,619.65 : 922,064.88 = 188,158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,619.65/922,064.88 = 188,158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,619.65x = 922,064.88 × 188,158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,619.65x = 173,494,524,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,494,524,526.13/614,619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,279.50

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