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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,137.93, 1,126,708.30 and 182,519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,137.93, 1,126,708.30 and 182,519.50 is: 273,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,137.93 : 1,126,708.30 = 182,519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,137.93/1,126,708.30 = 182,519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,137.93x = 1,126,708.30 × 182,519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,137.93x = 205,646,238,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,646,238,768.01/751,137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,779.59

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