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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,126.96, 750,109.56 and 184,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,126.96, 750,109.56 and 184,732.40 is: 277,068.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,126.96 : 750,109.56 = 184,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,126.96/750,109.56 = 184,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,126.96x = 750,109.56 × 184,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,126.96x = 138,569,539,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,569,539,281.74/500,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,068.73

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