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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,958.47, 535,439.55 and 120,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,958.47, 535,439.55 and 120,303.20 is: 180,455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,958.47 : 535,439.55 = 120,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,958.47/535,439.55 = 120,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,958.47x = 535,439.55 × 120,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,958.47x = 64,415,091,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,415,091,386.20/356,958.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,455.42

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