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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,383.01, 357,568.98 and 120,022.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,383.01, 357,568.98 and 120,022.57 is: 180,031.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,383.01 : 357,568.98 = 120,022.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,383.01/357,568.98 = 120,022.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,383.01x = 357,568.98 × 120,022.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,383.01x = 42,916,347,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,916,347,931.88/238,383.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,031.07

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