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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,335.78, 347,940.96 and 118,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,335.78, 347,940.96 and 118,183.27 is: 176,988.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,335.78 : 347,940.96 = 118,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,335.78/347,940.96 = 118,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,335.78x = 347,940.96 × 118,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,335.78x = 41,120,799,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,120,799,106.70/232,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,988.66

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