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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,143.57, 348,538.14 and 119,906.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,143.57, 348,538.14 and 119,906.73 is: 180,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,143.57 : 348,538.14 = 119,906.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,143.57/348,538.14 = 119,906.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,143.57x = 348,538.14 × 119,906.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,143.57x = 41,792,068,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,792,068,647.68/232,143.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,026.82

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