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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,999.02, 358,720.07 and 120,753.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,999.02, 358,720.07 and 120,753.47 is: 181,242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,999.02 : 358,720.07 = 120,753.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,999.02/358,720.07 = 120,753.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,999.02x = 358,720.07 × 120,753.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,999.02x = 43,316,690,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,316,690,813.78/238,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,242.13

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