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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,116.61, 963,312.95 and 186,715.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,116.61, 963,312.95 and 186,715.75 is: 280,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,116.61 : 963,312.95 = 186,715.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,116.61/963,312.95 = 186,715.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,116.61x = 963,312.95 × 186,715.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,116.61x = 179,865,702,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,865,702,020.74/642,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,113.77

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