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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,904.64, 1,088,853.31 and 186,158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,904.64, 1,088,853.31 and 186,158.51 is: 279,236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,904.64 : 1,088,853.31 = 186,158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,904.64/1,088,853.31 = 186,158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,904.64x = 1,088,853.31 × 186,158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,904.64x = 202,699,309,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,699,309,798.17/725,904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,236.83

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