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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,451.09, 1,142,179.33 and 192,832.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,451.09, 1,142,179.33 and 192,832.03 is: 289,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,451.09 : 1,142,179.33 = 192,832.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,451.09/1,142,179.33 = 192,832.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,451.09x = 1,142,179.33 × 192,832.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,451.09x = 220,248,758,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,248,758,827.94/761,451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,248.73

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