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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,179.23, 1,150,727.23 and 234,700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,179.23, 1,150,727.23 and 234,700.30 is: 352,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,179.23 : 1,150,727.23 = 234,700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,179.23/1,150,727.23 = 234,700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,179.23x = 1,150,727.23 × 234,700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,179.23x = 270,076,026,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,076,026,099.17/767,179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,037.72

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