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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,386.55, 534,659.60 and 119,722.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,386.55, 534,659.60 and 119,722.77 is: 179,610.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,386.55 : 534,659.60 = 119,722.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,386.55/534,659.60 = 119,722.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,386.55x = 534,659.60 × 119,722.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,386.55x = 64,010,928,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,010,928,618.40/356,386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,610.96

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