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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,251.25, 1,153,891.72 and 236,771.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,251.25, 1,153,891.72 and 236,771.73 is: 355,162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,251.25 : 1,153,891.72 = 236,771.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,251.25/1,153,891.72 = 236,771.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,251.25x = 1,153,891.72 × 236,771.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,251.25x = 273,208,935,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,208,935,300.42/769,251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,162.16

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