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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,186.52, 1,113,461.12 and 236,747.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,186.52, 1,113,461.12 and 236,747.58 is: 355,179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,186.52 : 1,113,461.12 = 236,747.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,186.52/1,113,461.12 = 236,747.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,186.52x = 1,113,461.12 × 236,747.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,186.52x = 263,609,225,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,609,225,584.09/742,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,179.22

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