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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,584.64, 357,983.88 and 120,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,584.64, 357,983.88 and 120,191.44 is: 180,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,584.64 : 357,983.88 = 120,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,584.64/357,983.88 = 120,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,584.64x = 357,983.88 × 120,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,584.64x = 43,026,598,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,026,598,033.99/238,584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,341.02

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