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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,904.20, 349,107.19 and 120,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,904.20, 349,107.19 and 120,471.28 is: 180,578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,904.20 : 349,107.19 = 120,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,904.20/349,107.19 = 120,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,904.20x = 349,107.19 × 120,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,904.20x = 42,057,390,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,057,390,036.50/232,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,578.07

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