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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,659.92, 349,093.56 and 121,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,659.92, 349,093.56 and 121,826 is: 182,793.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,659.92 : 349,093.56 = 121,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,659.92/349,093.56 = 121,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,659.92x = 349,093.56 × 121,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,659.92x = 42,528,672,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528,672,040.56/232,659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,793.29

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