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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,952.08, 1,133,899.70 and 187,334.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,952.08, 1,133,899.70 and 187,334.81 is: 280,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,952.08 : 1,133,899.70 = 187,334.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,952.08/1,133,899.70 = 187,334.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,952.08x = 1,133,899.70 × 187,334.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,952.08x = 212,418,878,252.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,418,878,252.39/755,952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,995.17

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