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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,289.94, 346,308.51 and 120,248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,289.94, 346,308.51 and 120,248.66 is: 180,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,289.94 : 346,308.51 = 120,248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,289.94/346,308.51 = 120,248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,289.94x = 346,308.51 × 120,248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,289.94x = 41,643,134,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643,134,274.10/231,289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,047.32

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