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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,860.06, 358,376.22 and 120,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,860.06, 358,376.22 and 120,442.20 is: 180,706.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,860.06 : 358,376.22 = 120,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,860.06/358,376.22 = 120,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,860.06x = 358,376.22 × 120,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,860.06x = 43,163,620,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,163,620,364.48/238,860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,706.73

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