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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,111.33, 349,994.13 and 119,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,111.33, 349,994.13 and 119,340.40 is: 179,178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,111.33 : 349,994.13 = 119,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,111.33/349,994.13 = 119,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,111.33x = 349,994.13 × 119,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,111.33x = 41,768,439,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,768,439,476.87/233,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,178.08

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