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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,148.16, 1,080,222.60 and 187,667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,148.16, 1,080,222.60 and 187,667.84 is: 281,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,148.16 : 1,080,222.60 = 187,667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,148.16/1,080,222.60 = 187,667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,148.16x = 1,080,222.60 × 187,667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,148.16x = 202,723,042,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,723,042,061.18/720,148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,501.85

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