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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,591.58, 350,498.22 and 121,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,591.58, 350,498.22 and 121,212 is: 181,875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,591.58 : 350,498.22 = 121,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,591.58/350,498.22 = 121,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,591.58x = 350,498.22 × 121,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,591.58x = 42,484,590,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,484,590,242.64/233,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,875.52

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