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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,149.69, 993,233.90 and 188,835.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,149.69, 993,233.90 and 188,835.05 is: 283,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,149.69 : 993,233.90 = 188,835.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,149.69/993,233.90 = 188,835.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,149.69x = 993,233.90 × 188,835.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,149.69x = 187,557,369,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,557,369,474.23/662,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,255.24

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