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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,044, 348,814.08 and 120,569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,044, 348,814.08 and 120,569.36 is: 180,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,044 : 348,814.08 = 120,569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,044/348,814.08 = 120,569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,044x = 348,814.08 × 120,569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,044x = 42,056,290,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,056,290,384.59/233,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,465.02

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