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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,178.23, 1,150,725.74 and 234,699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,178.23, 1,150,725.74 and 234,699.30 is: 352,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,178.23 : 1,150,725.74 = 234,699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,178.23/1,150,725.74 = 234,699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,178.23x = 1,150,725.74 × 234,699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,178.23x = 270,074,524,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,074,524,496.49/767,178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,036.22

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