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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,027.24, 348,789.06 and 120,552.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,027.24, 348,789.06 and 120,552.57 is: 180,439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,027.24 : 348,789.06 = 120,552.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,027.24/348,789.06 = 120,552.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,027.24x = 348,789.06 × 120,552.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,027.24x = 42,047,417,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,417,570.88/233,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,439.93

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