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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,445.18, 348,508.59 and 118,372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,445.18, 348,508.59 and 118,372.17 is: 177,477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,445.18 : 348,508.59 = 118,372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,445.18/348,508.59 = 118,372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,445.18x = 348,508.59 × 118,372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,445.18x = 41,253,717,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,253,717,618.04/232,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,477.19

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