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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,160.75, 1,186,937.96 and 230,195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,160.75, 1,186,937.96 and 230,195.25 is: 345,350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,160.75 : 1,186,937.96 = 230,195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,160.75/1,186,937.96 = 230,195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,160.75x = 1,186,937.96 × 230,195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,160.75x = 273,227,479,285.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,227,479,285.71/791,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,350.14

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