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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,720.82, 350,907.66 and 119,948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,720.82, 350,907.66 and 119,948.22 is: 180,089.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,720.82 : 350,907.66 = 119,948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,720.82/350,907.66 = 119,948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,720.82x = 350,907.66 × 119,948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,720.82x = 42,090,749,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090,749,201.37/233,720.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,089.86

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