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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,896.27, 358,565.94 and 120,650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,896.27, 358,565.94 and 120,650.58 is: 181,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,896.27 : 358,565.94 = 120,650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,896.27/358,565.94 = 120,650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,896.27x = 358,565.94 × 120,650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,896.27x = 43,261,188,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,261,188,629.25/238,896.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,087.75

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