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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,022.15, 358,754.96 and 120,776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,022.15, 358,754.96 and 120,776.52 is: 181,276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,022.15 : 358,754.96 = 120,776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,022.15/358,754.96 = 120,776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,022.15x = 358,754.96 × 120,776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,022.15x = 43,329,175,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,329,175,601.54/239,022.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,276.82

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