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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,252.70, 348,701.63 and 120,015.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,252.70, 348,701.63 and 120,015.86 is: 180,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,252.70 : 348,701.63 = 120,015.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,252.70/348,701.63 = 120,015.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,252.70x = 348,701.63 × 120,015.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,252.70x = 41,849,723,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849,723,664.26/232,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,190.48

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