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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,188.86, 1,150,829.32 and 234,714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,188.86, 1,150,829.32 and 234,714.48 is: 352,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,188.86 : 1,150,829.32 = 234,714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,188.86/1,150,829.32 = 234,714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,188.86x = 1,150,829.32 × 234,714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,188.86x = 270,116,305,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,116,305,412.55/767,188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,085.80

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