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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,374.74, 961,791.45 and 192,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,374.74, 961,791.45 and 192,159.48 is: 288,158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,374.74 : 961,791.45 = 192,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,374.74/961,791.45 = 192,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,374.74x = 961,791.45 × 192,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,374.74x = 184,817,344,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,817,344,900.45/641,374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,158.13

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