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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,111.83, 349,994.89 and 119,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,111.83, 349,994.89 and 119,340.90 is: 179,178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,111.83 : 349,994.89 = 119,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,111.83/349,994.89 = 119,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,111.83x = 349,994.89 × 119,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,111.83x = 41,768,704,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,768,704,571.30/233,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,178.83

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