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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,160.14, 927,372.83 and 191,686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,160.14, 927,372.83 and 191,686.80 is: 287,571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,160.14 : 927,372.83 = 191,686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,160.14/927,372.83 = 191,686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,160.14x = 927,372.83 × 191,686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,160.14x = 177,765,130,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,765,130,189.64/618,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,571.32

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