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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,151.45, 358,062.87 and 120,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,151.45, 358,062.87 and 120,462.96 is: 180,359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,151.45 : 358,062.87 = 120,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,151.45/358,062.87 = 120,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,151.45x = 358,062.87 × 120,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,151.45x = 43,133,313,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,313,186.30/239,151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,359.82

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