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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,178.99, 1,105,767.68 and 231,784.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,178.99, 1,105,767.68 and 231,784.16 is: 347,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,178.99 : 1,105,767.68 = 231,784.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,178.99/1,105,767.68 = 231,784.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,178.99x = 1,105,767.68 × 231,784.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,178.99x = 256,299,426,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,299,426,176.19/737,178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,675.98

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