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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,150.83, 1,105,724.93 and 231,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,150.83, 1,105,724.93 and 231,755.88 is: 347,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,150.83 : 1,105,724.93 = 231,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,150.83/1,105,724.93 = 231,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,150.83x = 1,105,724.93 × 231,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,150.83x = 256,258,257,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,258,257,177.78/737,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,633.41

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