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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,261.44, 358,596.60 and 120,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,261.44, 358,596.60 and 120,966.52 is: 181,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,261.44 : 358,596.60 = 120,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,261.44/358,596.60 = 120,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,261.44x = 358,596.60 × 120,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,261.44x = 43,378,182,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,378,182,785.83/239,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,300.35

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