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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,186.42, 1,107,174.42 and 232,681.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,186.42, 1,107,174.42 and 232,681.65 is: 348,989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,186.42 : 1,107,174.42 = 232,681.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,186.42/1,107,174.42 = 232,681.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,186.42x = 1,107,174.42 × 232,681.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,186.42x = 257,619,170,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,619,170,883.39/738,186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,989.31

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