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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,083.62, 534,251.80 and 119,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,083.62, 534,251.80 and 119,425.92 is: 179,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,083.62 : 534,251.80 = 119,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,083.62/534,251.80 = 119,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,083.62x = 534,251.80 × 119,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,083.62x = 63,803,512,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,803,512,726.66/356,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,181.26

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