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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,573.47, 350,578.17 and 119,806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,573.47, 350,578.17 and 119,806.70 is: 179,821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,573.47 : 350,578.17 = 119,806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,573.47/350,578.17 = 119,806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,573.47x = 350,578.17 × 119,806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,573.47x = 42,001,611,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,001,611,886.85/233,573.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,821.85

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