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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,268, 534,427.84 and 119,608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,268, 534,427.84 and 119,608.64 is: 179,421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,268 : 534,427.84 = 119,608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,268/534,427.84 = 119,608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,268x = 534,427.84 × 119,608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,268x = 63,922,187,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,922,187,120.54/356,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,421.64

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