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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,178.52, 1,125,267.76 and 224,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,178.52, 1,125,267.76 and 224,866.52 is: 337,299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,178.52 : 1,125,267.76 = 224,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,178.52/1,125,267.76 = 224,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,178.52x = 1,125,267.76 × 224,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,178.52x = 253,035,045,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,035,045,259.40/750,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,299.77

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