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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,636.20, 347,259.90 and 120,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,636.20, 347,259.90 and 120,828.20 is: 181,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,636.20 : 347,259.90 = 120,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,636.20/347,259.90 = 120,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,636.20x = 347,259.90 × 120,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,636.20x = 41,958,788,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,958,788,649.18/231,636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,140.90

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