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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,186.58, 1,153,889.22 and 236,751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,186.58, 1,153,889.22 and 236,751.98 is: 355,161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,186.58 : 1,153,889.22 = 236,751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,186.58/1,153,889.22 = 236,751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,186.58x = 1,153,889.22 × 236,751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,186.58x = 273,185,557,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,185,557,535.66/769,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,161.63

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