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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,101.74, 1,141,561.89 and 200,179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,101.74, 1,141,561.89 and 200,179.98 is: 300,246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,101.74 : 1,141,561.89 = 200,179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,101.74/1,141,561.89 = 200,179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,101.74x = 1,141,561.89 × 200,179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,101.74x = 228,517,836,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,517,836,308.96/761,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,246.11

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