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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,182.16, 1,107,168.07 and 232,677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,182.16, 1,107,168.07 and 232,677.40 is: 348,982.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,182.16 : 1,107,168.07 = 232,677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,182.16/1,107,168.07 = 232,677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,182.16x = 1,107,168.07 × 232,677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,182.16x = 257,612,987,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,612,987,890.62/738,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,982.95

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