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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,004.46, 358,728.36 and 120,758.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,004.46, 358,728.36 and 120,758.84 is: 181,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,004.46 : 358,728.36 = 120,758.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,004.46/358,728.36 = 120,758.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,004.46x = 358,728.36 × 120,758.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,004.46x = 43,319,620,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,319,620,628.70/239,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,250.26

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