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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,312.34, 349,953.93 and 120,958.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,312.34, 349,953.93 and 120,958.86 is: 181,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,312.34 : 349,953.93 = 120,958.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,312.34/349,953.93 = 120,958.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,312.34x = 349,953.93 × 120,958.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,312.34x = 42,330,028,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,330,028,425.32/233,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,430.73

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