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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,136.44, 1,188,185.04 and 231,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,136.44, 1,188,185.04 and 231,175.80 is: 346,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,136.44 : 1,188,185.04 = 231,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,136.44/1,188,185.04 = 231,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,136.44x = 1,188,185.04 × 231,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,136.44x = 274,679,627,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,679,627,170.03/792,136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,757.97

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