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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,783.43, 534,800.52 and 120,043.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,783.43, 534,800.52 and 120,043.92 is: 179,939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,783.43 : 534,800.52 = 120,043.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,783.43/534,800.52 = 120,043.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,783.43x = 534,800.52 × 120,043.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,783.43x = 64,199,550,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,199,550,838.84/356,783.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,939.83

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