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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,950.40, 1,133,897.18 and 187,333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,950.40, 1,133,897.18 and 187,333.12 is: 280,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,950.40 : 1,133,897.18 = 187,333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,950.40/1,133,897.18 = 187,333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,950.40x = 1,133,897.18 × 187,333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,950.40x = 212,416,492,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,416,492,717.19/755,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,992.63

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