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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,541.81, 348,778.70 and 110,934.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,541.81, 348,778.70 and 110,934.89 is: 166,386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,541.81 : 348,778.70 = 110,934.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,541.81/348,778.70 = 110,934.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,541.81x = 348,778.70 × 110,934.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,541.81x = 38,691,727,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,691,727,313.45/232,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,386.11

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