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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,161.14, 927,374.33 and 191,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,161.14, 927,374.33 and 191,687.80 is: 287,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,161.14 : 927,374.33 = 191,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,161.14/927,374.33 = 191,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,161.14x = 927,374.33 × 191,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,161.14x = 177,766,345,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,766,345,094.17/618,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,572.82

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