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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,146.95, 1,186,753.17 and 230,181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,146.95, 1,186,753.17 and 230,181.45 is: 345,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,146.95 : 1,186,753.17 = 230,181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,146.95/1,186,753.17 = 230,181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,146.95x = 1,186,753.17 × 230,181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,146.95x = 273,168,561,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,168,561,875.55/791,146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,281.70

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