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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,732.22, 350,909.37 and 123,001.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,732.22, 350,909.37 and 123,001.98 is: 184,666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,732.22 : 350,909.37 = 123,001.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,732.22/350,909.37 = 123,001.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,732.22x = 350,909.37 × 123,001.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,732.22x = 43,162,547,310.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,547,310.55/233,732.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,666.66

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