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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,291.65, 1,132,926.37 and 186,672.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,291.65, 1,132,926.37 and 186,672.81 is: 280,006.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,291.65 : 1,132,926.37 = 186,672.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,291.65/1,132,926.37 = 186,672.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,291.65x = 1,132,926.37 × 186,672.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,291.65x = 211,486,549,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,486,549,011.00/755,291.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,006.47

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