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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,085.73, 993,137.82 and 188,771.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,085.73, 993,137.82 and 188,771.09 is: 283,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,085.73 : 993,137.82 = 188,771.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,085.73/993,137.82 = 188,771.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,085.73x = 993,137.82 × 188,771.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,085.73x = 187,475,711,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,475,711,284.47/662,085.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,159.27

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