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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,291.95, 1,132,926.82 and 186,673.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,291.95, 1,132,926.82 and 186,673.11 is: 280,006.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,291.95 : 1,132,926.82 = 186,673.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,291.95/1,132,926.82 = 186,673.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,291.95x = 1,132,926.82 × 186,673.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,291.95x = 211,486,966,293.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,486,966,293.81/755,291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,006.91

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