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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,911.30, 358,588.44 and 120,665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,911.30, 358,588.44 and 120,665.58 is: 181,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,911.30 : 358,588.44 = 120,665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,911.30/358,588.44 = 120,665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,911.30x = 358,588.44 × 120,665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,911.30x = 43,269,282,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,269,282,093.90/238,911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,110.24

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