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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,738.93, 535,163.69 and 120,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,738.93, 535,163.69 and 120,063.14 is: 180,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,738.93 : 535,163.69 = 120,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,738.93/535,163.69 = 120,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,738.93x = 535,163.69 × 120,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,738.93x = 64,253,433,035.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,253,433,035.39/356,738.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,113.32

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