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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,377.78, 348,286.38 and 119,996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,377.78, 348,286.38 and 119,996.73 is: 179,850.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,377.78 : 348,286.38 = 119,996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,377.78/348,286.38 = 119,996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,377.78x = 348,286.38 × 119,996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,377.78x = 41,793,226,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793,226,703.54/232,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,850.36

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