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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,187.08, 1,143,329.22 and 201,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,187.08, 1,143,329.22 and 201,207 is: 301,823.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,187.08 : 1,143,329.22 = 201,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,187.08/1,143,329.22 = 201,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,187.08x = 1,143,329.22 × 201,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,187.08x = 230,045,842,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,045,842,368.54/762,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,823.33

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