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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,109.50, 1,141,731.69 and 200,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,109.50, 1,141,731.69 and 200,144 is: 300,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,109.50 : 1,141,731.69 = 200,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,109.50/1,141,731.69 = 200,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,109.50x = 1,141,731.69 × 200,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,109.50x = 228,510,747,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,510,747,363.36/761,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,233.73

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