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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,908.23, 349,113.20 and 120,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,908.23, 349,113.20 and 120,475.28 is: 180,584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,908.23 : 349,113.20 = 120,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,908.23/349,113.20 = 120,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,908.23x = 349,113.20 × 120,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,908.23x = 42,059,508,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059,508,173.75/232,908.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,584.04

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