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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,030.49, 348,793.93 and 120,555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,030.49, 348,793.93 and 120,555.82 is: 180,444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,030.49 : 348,793.93 = 120,555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,030.49/348,793.93 = 120,555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,030.49x = 348,793.93 × 120,555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,030.49x = 42,049,138,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049,138,242.17/233,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,444.79

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