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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,458.19, 351,125.37 and 120,305.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,458.19, 351,125.37 and 120,305.61 is: 180,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,458.19 : 351,125.37 = 120,305.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,458.19/351,125.37 = 120,305.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,458.19x = 351,125.37 × 120,305.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,458.19x = 42,242,351,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,242,351,824.33/234,458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,170.08

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