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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,583.55, 357,579.87 and 120,190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,583.55, 357,579.87 and 120,190.30 is: 180,136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,583.55 : 357,579.87 = 120,190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,583.55/357,579.87 = 120,190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,583.55x = 357,579.87 × 120,190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,583.55x = 42,977,631,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,977,631,849.26/238,583.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,136.61

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