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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,295.16, 1,132,931.62 and 186,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,295.16, 1,132,931.62 and 186,676.30 is: 280,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,295.16 : 1,132,931.62 = 186,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,295.16/1,132,931.62 = 186,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,295.16x = 1,132,931.62 × 186,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,295.16x = 211,491,482,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,491,482,974.61/755,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,011.70

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