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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,044.77, 358,788.69 and 120,799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,044.77, 358,788.69 and 120,799.35 is: 181,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,044.77 : 358,788.69 = 120,799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,044.77/358,788.69 = 120,799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,044.77x = 358,788.69 × 120,799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,044.77x = 43,341,440,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,341,440,539.35/239,044.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,310.98

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