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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,489.95, 1,127,237.20 and 182,871.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,489.95, 1,127,237.20 and 182,871.14 is: 274,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,489.95 : 1,127,237.20 = 182,871.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,489.95/1,127,237.20 = 182,871.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,489.95x = 1,127,237.20 × 182,871.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,489.95x = 206,139,146,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,139,146,178.22/751,489.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,307.26

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