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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,427.28, 348,827.77 and 120,140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,427.28, 348,827.77 and 120,140.43 is: 180,307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,427.28 : 348,827.77 = 120,140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,427.28/348,827.77 = 120,140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,427.28x = 348,827.77 × 120,140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,427.28x = 41,908,317,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,908,317,983.39/232,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,307.23

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