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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,293.54, 534,489.48 and 119,703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,293.54, 534,489.48 and 119,703.88 is: 179,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,293.54 : 534,489.48 = 119,703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,293.54/534,489.48 = 119,703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,293.54x = 534,489.48 × 119,703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,293.54x = 63,980,464,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,980,464,575.18/356,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,572.34

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