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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,425.03, 348,824.39 and 120,138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,425.03, 348,824.39 and 120,138.18 is: 180,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,425.03 : 348,824.39 = 120,138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,425.03/348,824.39 = 120,138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,425.03x = 348,824.39 × 120,138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,425.03x = 41,907,127,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907,127,654.56/232,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,303.85

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