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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,231.11, 1,150,868.54 and 234,740.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,231.11, 1,150,868.54 and 234,740.35 is: 352,117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,231.11 : 1,150,868.54 = 234,740.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,231.11/1,150,868.54 = 234,740.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,231.11x = 1,150,868.54 × 234,740.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,231.11x = 270,155,283,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,155,283,883.59/767,231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,117.22

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