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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,218.62, 349,178.27 and 119,119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,218.62, 349,178.27 and 119,119.34 is: 178,347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,218.62 : 349,178.27 = 119,119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,218.62/349,178.27 = 119,119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,218.62x = 349,178.27 × 119,119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,218.62x = 41,593,885,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,593,885,342.09/233,218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,347.19

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