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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,436.96, 348,696.46 and 120,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,436.96, 348,696.46 and 120,085.92 is: 180,150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,436.96 : 348,696.46 = 120,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,436.96/348,696.46 = 120,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,436.96x = 348,696.46 × 120,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,436.96x = 41,873,535,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,873,535,199.84/232,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,150.07

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