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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,153.60, 1,188,403.20 and 231,142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,153.60, 1,188,403.20 and 231,142.40 is: 346,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,153.60 : 1,188,403.20 = 231,142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,153.60/1,188,403.20 = 231,142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,153.60x = 1,188,403.20 × 231,142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,153.60x = 274,690,367,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,690,367,815.68/792,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,764.02

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