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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,448.33, 534,672.50 and 119,791.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,448.33, 534,672.50 and 119,791.01 is: 179,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,448.33 : 534,672.50 = 119,791.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,448.33/534,672.50 = 119,791.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,448.33x = 534,672.50 × 119,791.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,448.33x = 64,048,955,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,048,955,521.91/356,448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,686.51

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