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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,164.23, 349,856.97 and 120,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,164.23, 349,856.97 and 120,823.44 is: 181,292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,164.23 : 349,856.97 = 120,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,164.23/349,856.97 = 120,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,164.23x = 349,856.97 × 120,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,164.23x = 42,270,922,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,922,623.38/233,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,292.48

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