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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,142.66, 1,105,713.06 and 231,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,142.66, 1,105,713.06 and 231,747.76 is: 347,621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,142.66 : 1,105,713.06 = 231,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,142.66/1,105,713.06 = 231,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,142.66x = 1,105,713.06 × 231,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,142.66x = 256,246,524,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,246,524,857.75/737,142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,621.35

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