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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,067, 1,116,100.50 and 183,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,067, 1,116,100.50 and 183,101.50 is: 274,652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,067 : 1,116,100.50 = 183,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,067/1,116,100.50 = 183,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,067x = 1,116,100.50 × 183,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,067x = 204,359,675,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,359,675,700.75/744,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,652.25

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