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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,383.51, 357,569.73 and 120,023.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,383.51, 357,569.73 and 120,023.07 is: 180,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,383.51 : 357,569.73 = 120,023.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,383.51/357,569.73 = 120,023.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,383.51x = 357,569.73 × 120,023.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,383.51x = 42,916,616,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,916,616,733.67/238,383.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,031.82

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