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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,178.45, 1,104,281.51 and 230,728.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,178.45, 1,104,281.51 and 230,728.23 is: 346,096.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,178.45 : 1,104,281.51 = 230,728.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,178.45/1,104,281.51 = 230,728.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,178.45x = 1,104,281.51 × 230,728.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,178.45x = 254,788,917,070.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,788,917,070.39/736,178.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,096.68

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