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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,174.78, 347,795.58 and 121,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,174.78, 347,795.58 and 121,133.50 is: 181,456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,174.78 : 347,795.58 = 121,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,174.78/347,795.58 = 121,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,174.78x = 347,795.58 × 121,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,174.78x = 42,129,695,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129,695,889.93/232,174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,456.81

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