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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,090.49, 1,141,545 and 200,168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,090.49, 1,141,545 and 200,168.73 is: 300,229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,090.49 : 1,141,545 = 200,168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,090.49/1,141,545 = 200,168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,090.49x = 1,141,545 × 200,168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,090.49x = 228,501,612,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,501,612,887.85/761,090.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,229.23

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