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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,250.20, 348,697.88 and 120,013.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,250.20, 348,697.88 and 120,013.36 is: 180,186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,250.20 : 348,697.88 = 120,013.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,250.20/348,697.88 = 120,013.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,250.20x = 348,697.88 × 120,013.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,250.20x = 41,848,404,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848,404,203.68/232,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,186.73

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