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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,119.11, 963,316.70 and 186,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,119.11, 963,316.70 and 186,718.26 is: 280,117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,119.11 : 963,316.70 = 186,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,119.11/963,316.70 = 186,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,119.11x = 963,316.70 × 186,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,119.11x = 179,868,818,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,868,818,052.94/642,119.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,117.53

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