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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,137.52, 1,104,205.74 and 237,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,137.52, 1,104,205.74 and 237,501.52 is: 356,252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,137.52 : 1,104,205.74 = 237,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,137.52/1,104,205.74 = 237,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,137.52x = 1,104,205.74 × 237,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,137.52x = 262,250,541,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,250,541,642.73/736,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,252.11

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