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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,139.10, 997,546.65 and 191,775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,139.10, 997,546.65 and 191,775.10 is: 287,615.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,139.10 : 997,546.65 = 191,775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,139.10/997,546.65 = 191,775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,139.10x = 997,546.65 × 191,775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,139.10x = 191,304,608,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,304,608,558.42/665,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,615.94

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