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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,099.80, 1,122,149.70 and 187,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,099.80, 1,122,149.70 and 187,134.30 is: 280,701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,099.80 : 1,122,149.70 = 187,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,099.80/1,122,149.70 = 187,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,099.80x = 1,122,149.70 × 187,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,099.80x = 209,992,698,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,992,698,604.71/748,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,701.45

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