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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,707.32, 350,887.41 and 119,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,707.32, 350,887.41 and 119,934.72 is: 180,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,707.32 : 350,887.41 = 119,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,707.32/350,887.41 = 119,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,707.32x = 350,887.41 × 119,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,707.32x = 42,083,583,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,083,583,269.88/233,707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,069.60

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