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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,752, 535,162.56 and 120,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,752, 535,162.56 and 120,154.24 is: 180,243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,752 : 535,162.56 = 120,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,752/535,162.56 = 120,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,752x = 535,162.56 × 120,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,752x = 64,302,050,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,302,050,673.25/356,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,243.00

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