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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,725.26, 535,143.18 and 120,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,725.26, 535,143.18 and 120,049.50 is: 180,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,725.26 : 535,143.18 = 120,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,725.26/535,143.18 = 120,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,725.26x = 535,143.18 × 120,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,725.26x = 64,243,671,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,243,671,187.41/356,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,092.86

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