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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,251.57, 348,699.94 and 120,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,251.57, 348,699.94 and 120,014.73 is: 180,188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,251.57 : 348,699.94 = 120,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,251.57/348,699.94 = 120,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,251.57x = 348,699.94 × 120,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,251.57x = 41,849,128,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849,128,850.08/232,251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,188.79

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