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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,447.60, 357,345.78 and 120,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,447.60, 357,345.78 and 120,198.94 is: 180,134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,447.60 : 357,345.78 = 120,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,447.60/357,345.78 = 120,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,447.60x = 357,345.78 × 120,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,447.60x = 42,952,583,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,952,583,969.47/238,447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,134.27

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