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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,795, 1,105,192.50 and 238,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,795, 1,105,192.50 and 238,159 is: 357,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,795 : 1,105,192.50 = 238,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,795/1,105,192.50 = 238,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,795x = 1,105,192.50 × 238,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,795x = 263,211,540,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,211,540,607.50/736,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,238.50

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