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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,184, 1,134,272.08 and 223,707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,184, 1,134,272.08 and 223,707.84 is: 335,560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,184 : 1,134,272.08 = 223,707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,184/1,134,272.08 = 223,707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,184x = 1,134,272.08 × 223,707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,184x = 253,745,556,989.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,745,556,989.11/756,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,560.60

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