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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,781.68, 534,797.90 and 120,042.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,781.68, 534,797.90 and 120,042.17 is: 179,937.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,781.68 : 534,797.90 = 120,042.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,781.68/534,797.90 = 120,042.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,781.68x = 534,797.90 × 120,042.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,781.68x = 64,198,299,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,198,299,827.23/356,781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,937.21

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