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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,656.91, 534,650.46 and 119,833.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,656.91, 534,650.46 and 119,833.97 is: 179,638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,656.91 : 534,650.46 = 119,833.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,656.91/534,650.46 = 119,833.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,656.91x = 534,650.46 × 119,833.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,656.91x = 64,069,284,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,069,284,061.50/356,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,638.42

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