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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,906.02, 358,580.76 and 120,660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,906.02, 358,580.76 and 120,660.39 is: 181,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,906.02 : 358,580.76 = 120,660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,906.02/358,580.76 = 120,660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,906.02x = 358,580.76 × 120,660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,906.02x = 43,266,494,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,266,494,348.10/238,906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,102.57

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