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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,002.30, 348,003.45 and 121,179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,002.30, 348,003.45 and 121,179.90 is: 181,769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,002.30 : 348,003.45 = 121,179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,002.30/348,003.45 = 121,179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,002.30x = 348,003.45 × 121,179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,002.30x = 42,171,023,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171,023,270.66/232,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,769.85

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