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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,985.10, 358,182.41 and 120,690.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,985.10, 358,182.41 and 120,690.27 is: 180,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,985.10 : 358,182.41 = 120,690.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,985.10/358,182.41 = 120,690.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,985.10x = 358,182.41 × 120,690.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,985.10x = 43,229,131,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,229,131,168.70/238,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,886.30

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