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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,377.02, 357,559.98 and 120,016.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,377.02, 357,559.98 and 120,016.58 is: 180,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,377.02 : 357,559.98 = 120,016.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,377.02/357,559.98 = 120,016.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,377.02x = 357,559.98 × 120,016.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,377.02x = 42,913,125,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,913,125,944.47/238,377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,022.08

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