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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,262.95, 1,132,883.33 and 186,644.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,262.95, 1,132,883.33 and 186,644.03 is: 279,963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,262.95 : 1,132,883.33 = 186,644.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,262.95/1,132,883.33 = 186,644.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,262.95x = 1,132,883.33 × 186,644.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,262.95x = 211,445,909,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,445,909,297.80/755,262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,963.30

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