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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,404.68, 534,686.70 and 119,740.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,404.68, 534,686.70 and 119,740.84 is: 179,638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,404.68 : 534,686.70 = 119,740.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,404.68/534,686.70 = 119,740.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,404.68x = 534,686.70 × 119,740.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,404.68x = 64,023,834,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023,834,594.83/356,404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,638.03

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