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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,843.70, 535,266.36 and 120,352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,843.70, 535,266.36 and 120,352.46 is: 180,528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,843.70 : 535,266.36 = 120,352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,843.70/535,266.36 = 120,352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,843.70x = 535,266.36 × 120,352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,843.70x = 64,420,620,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,420,620,504.91/356,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,528.96

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