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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,403.32, 348,670.92 and 120,144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,403.32, 348,670.92 and 120,144.52 is: 180,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,403.32 : 348,670.92 = 120,144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,403.32/348,670.92 = 120,144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,403.32x = 348,670.92 × 120,144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,403.32x = 41,890,900,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,890,900,321.36/232,403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,250.87

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