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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,017.49, 348,774.44 and 120,542.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,017.49, 348,774.44 and 120,542.82 is: 180,425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,017.49 : 348,774.44 = 120,542.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,017.49/348,774.44 = 120,542.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,017.49x = 348,774.44 × 120,542.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,017.49x = 42,042,253,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042,253,938.81/233,017.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,425.32

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