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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,118.24, 358,369.68 and 120,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,118.24, 358,369.68 and 120,524.16 is: 180,631.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,118.24 : 358,369.68 = 120,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,118.24/358,369.68 = 120,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,118.24x = 358,369.68 × 120,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,118.24x = 43,192,204,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,192,204,651.47/239,118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,631.16

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