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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,583.72, 534,901.98 and 119,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,583.72, 534,901.98 and 119,925.48 is: 179,897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,583.72 : 534,901.98 = 119,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,583.72/534,901.98 = 119,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,583.72x = 534,901.98 × 119,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,583.72x = 64,148,376,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,148,376,704.45/356,583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,897.10

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