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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,981.72, 349,029.40 and 120,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,981.72, 349,029.40 and 120,493.44 is: 180,510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,981.72 : 349,029.40 = 120,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,981.72/349,029.40 = 120,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,981.72x = 349,029.40 × 120,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,981.72x = 42,055,753,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,055,753,067.14/232,981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,510.96

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