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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,997.52, 358,717.82 and 120,751.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,997.52, 358,717.82 and 120,751.97 is: 181,239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,997.52 : 358,717.82 = 120,751.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,997.52/358,717.82 = 120,751.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,997.52x = 358,717.82 × 120,751.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,997.52x = 43,315,881,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,315,881,041.76/238,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,239.88

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