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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,261.02, 347,828.58 and 118,108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,261.02, 347,828.58 and 118,108.53 is: 176,876.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,261.02 : 347,828.58 = 118,108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,261.02/347,828.58 = 118,108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,261.02x = 347,828.58 × 118,108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,261.02x = 41,081,522,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,081,522,275.79/232,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,876.53

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