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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,127.96, 750,111.06 and 184,733.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,127.96, 750,111.06 and 184,733.40 is: 277,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,127.96 : 750,111.06 = 184,733.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,127.96/750,111.06 = 184,733.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,127.96x = 750,111.06 × 184,733.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,127.96x = 138,570,566,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,570,566,491.40/500,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,070.23

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