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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,290.65, 1,132,924.87 and 186,671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,290.65, 1,132,924.87 and 186,671.81 is: 280,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,290.65 : 1,132,924.87 = 186,671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,290.65/1,132,924.87 = 186,671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,290.65x = 1,132,924.87 × 186,671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,290.65x = 211,485,132,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,485,132,244.85/755,290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,004.96

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