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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,708.76, 535,056.98 and 120,051.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,708.76, 535,056.98 and 120,051.44 is: 180,075.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,708.76 : 535,056.98 = 120,051.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,708.76/535,056.98 = 120,051.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,708.76x = 535,056.98 × 120,051.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,708.76x = 64,234,357,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234,357,655.51/356,708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,075.08

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