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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,153.56, 348,553.16 and 119,916.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,153.56, 348,553.16 and 119,916.72 is: 180,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,153.56 : 348,553.16 = 119,916.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,153.56/348,553.16 = 119,916.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,153.56x = 348,553.16 × 119,916.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,153.56x = 41,797,351,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,797,351,692.84/232,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,041.83

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