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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,186.86, 1,150,738.43 and 234,707.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,186.86, 1,150,738.43 and 234,707.95 is: 352,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,186.86 : 1,150,738.43 = 234,707.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,186.86/1,150,738.43 = 234,707.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,186.86x = 1,150,738.43 × 234,707.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,186.86x = 270,087,457,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,087,457,891.52/767,186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,049.12

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