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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,320.78, 349,696.84 and 120,939.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,320.78, 349,696.84 and 120,939.04 is: 181,261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,320.78 : 349,696.84 = 120,939.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,320.78/349,696.84 = 120,939.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,320.78x = 349,696.84 × 120,939.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,320.78x = 42,292,000,120.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,292,000,120.63/233,320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,261.18

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