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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,223.76, 348,160.14 and 119,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,223.76, 348,160.14 and 119,855.16 is: 179,692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,223.76 : 348,160.14 = 119,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,223.76/348,160.14 = 119,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,223.76x = 348,160.14 × 119,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,223.76x = 41,728,789,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,728,789,285.32/232,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,692.16

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