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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,148.32, 1,105,721.53 and 231,753.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,148.32, 1,105,721.53 and 231,753.41 is: 347,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,148.32 : 1,105,721.53 = 231,753.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,148.32/1,105,721.53 = 231,753.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,148.32x = 1,105,721.53 × 231,753.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,148.32x = 256,254,728,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,254,728,979.93/737,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,629.81

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