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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,973.72, 1,133,932.23 and 187,356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,973.72, 1,133,932.23 and 187,356.69 is: 281,028.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,973.72 : 1,133,932.23 = 187,356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,973.72/1,133,932.23 = 187,356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,973.72x = 1,133,932.23 × 187,356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,973.72x = 212,449,789,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,449,789,297.12/755,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,028.01

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