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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,181.51, 1,302,362.45 and 237,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,181.51, 1,302,362.45 and 237,095.25 is: 355,667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,181.51 : 1,302,362.45 = 237,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,181.51/1,302,362.45 = 237,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,181.51x = 1,302,362.45 × 237,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,181.51x = 308,783,949,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,783,949,487.89/868,181.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,667.50

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