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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,789.46, 534,809.52 and 120,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,789.46, 534,809.52 and 120,049.92 is: 179,948.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,789.46 : 534,809.52 = 120,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,789.46/534,809.52 = 120,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,789.46x = 534,809.52 × 120,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,789.46x = 64,203,840,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,203,840,091.24/356,789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,948.81

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