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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,158.10, 1,135,491.45 and 251,583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,158.10, 1,135,491.45 and 251,583.31 is: 377,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,158.10 : 1,135,491.45 = 251,583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,158.10/1,135,491.45 = 251,583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,158.10x = 1,135,491.45 × 251,583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,158.10x = 285,670,697,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,670,697,467.70/757,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,293.33

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