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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,237.81, 1,051,703.93 and 188,890.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,237.81, 1,051,703.93 and 188,890.34 is: 283,294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,237.81 : 1,051,703.93 = 188,890.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,237.81/1,051,703.93 = 188,890.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,237.81x = 1,051,703.93 × 188,890.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,237.81x = 198,656,706,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,656,706,714.07/701,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,294.35

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