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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,872.80, 534,949.20 and 132,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,872.80, 534,949.20 and 132,088.80 is: 197,999.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,872.80 : 534,949.20 = 132,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,872.80/534,949.20 = 132,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,872.80x = 534,949.20 × 132,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,872.80x = 70,660,797,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,660,797,888.96/356,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,999.95

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