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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,132.20, 1,188,198.30 and 231,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,132.20, 1,188,198.30 and 231,093.80 is: 346,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,132.20 : 1,188,198.30 = 231,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,132.20/1,188,198.30 = 231,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,132.20x = 1,188,198.30 × 231,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,132.20x = 274,585,260,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,585,260,300.54/792,132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,640.70

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