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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,584.32, 357,954.24 and 120,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,584.32, 357,954.24 and 120,246.56 is: 180,409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,584.32 : 357,954.24 = 120,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,584.32/357,954.24 = 120,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,584.32x = 357,954.24 × 120,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,584.32x = 43,042,765,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,042,765,997.41/238,584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,409.03

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