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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,185.60, 1,153,887.72 and 236,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,185.60, 1,153,887.72 and 236,751 is: 355,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,185.60 : 1,153,887.72 = 236,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,185.60/1,153,887.72 = 236,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,185.60x = 1,153,887.72 × 236,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,185.60x = 273,184,071,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,184,071,597.72/769,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,160.15

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