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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,149.95, 1,186,757.67 and 230,184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,149.95, 1,186,757.67 and 230,184.45 is: 345,286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,149.95 : 1,186,757.67 = 230,184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,149.95/1,186,757.67 = 230,184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,149.95x = 1,186,757.67 × 230,184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,149.95x = 273,173,161,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,173,161,552.23/791,149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,286.20

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