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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,178.04, 1,302,357.33 and 237,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,178.04, 1,302,357.33 and 237,091.92 is: 355,662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,178.04 : 1,302,357.33 = 237,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,178.04/1,302,357.33 = 237,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,178.04x = 1,302,357.33 × 237,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,178.04x = 308,778,399,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,778,399,895.77/868,178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,662.53

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