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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,082.52, 1,135,623.74 and 196,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,082.52, 1,135,623.74 and 196,117 is: 294,175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,082.52 : 1,135,623.74 = 196,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,082.52/1,135,623.74 = 196,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,082.52x = 1,135,623.74 × 196,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,082.52x = 222,715,121,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,715,121,017.58/757,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,175.49

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