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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,937.22, 349,156.65 and 120,504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,937.22, 349,156.65 and 120,504.24 is: 180,627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,937.22 : 349,156.65 = 120,504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,937.22/349,156.65 = 120,504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,937.22x = 349,156.65 × 120,504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,937.22x = 42,074,856,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,074,856,749.20/232,937.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,627.45

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