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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,161.16, 1,155,164.62 and 237,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,161.16, 1,155,164.62 and 237,537.80 is: 356,282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,161.16 : 1,155,164.62 = 237,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,161.16/1,155,164.62 = 237,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,161.16x = 1,155,164.62 × 237,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,161.16x = 274,395,262,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,395,262,472.64/770,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,282.91

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