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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,382.01, 357,567.48 and 120,021.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,382.01, 357,567.48 and 120,021.57 is: 180,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,382.01 : 357,567.48 = 120,021.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,382.01/357,567.48 = 120,021.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,382.01x = 357,567.48 × 120,021.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,382.01x = 42,915,810,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,915,810,330.54/238,382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,029.57

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