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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,511.20, 534,766.80 and 119,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,511.20, 534,766.80 and 119,775.20 is: 179,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,511.20 : 534,766.80 = 119,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,511.20/534,766.80 = 119,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,511.20x = 534,766.80 × 119,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,511.20x = 64,051,800,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,051,800,423.36/356,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,662.80

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