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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,287.55, 1,125,434.15 and 181,667.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,287.55, 1,125,434.15 and 181,667.73 is: 272,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,287.55 : 1,125,434.15 = 181,667.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,287.55/1,125,434.15 = 181,667.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,287.55x = 1,125,434.15 × 181,667.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,287.55x = 204,455,066,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,455,066,386.64/750,287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,502.28

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