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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,660.92, 349,095.06 and 121,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,660.92, 349,095.06 and 121,827 is: 182,794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,660.92 : 349,095.06 = 121,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,660.92/349,095.06 = 121,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,660.92x = 349,095.06 × 121,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,660.92x = 42,529,203,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529,203,874.62/232,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,794.79

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