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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,099.20, 534,148.80 and 119,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,099.20, 534,148.80 and 119,363.20 is: 179,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,099.20 : 534,148.80 = 119,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,099.20/534,148.80 = 119,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,099.20x = 534,148.80 × 119,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,099.20x = 63,757,710,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,757,710,044.16/356,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,044.80

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