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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,152.48, 750,228.73 and 184,609.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,152.48, 750,228.73 and 184,609.39 is: 276,914.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,152.48 : 750,228.73 = 184,609.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,152.48/750,228.73 = 184,609.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,152.48x = 750,228.73 × 184,609.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,152.48x = 138,499,268,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,499,268,205.78/500,152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,914.09

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