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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,162.92, 1,134,215.04 and 187,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,162.92, 1,134,215.04 and 187,545.44 is: 281,310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,162.92 : 1,134,215.04 = 187,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,162.92/1,134,215.04 = 187,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,162.92x = 1,134,215.04 × 187,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,162.92x = 212,716,858,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,716,858,731.42/756,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,310.88

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