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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,838.21, 535,257.72 and 120,161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,838.21, 535,257.72 and 120,161.07 is: 180,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,838.21 : 535,257.72 = 120,161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,838.21/535,257.72 = 120,161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,838.21x = 535,257.72 × 120,161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,838.21x = 64,317,140,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,317,140,360.96/356,838.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,241.74

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