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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,987.04, 535,140.36 and 120,207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,987.04, 535,140.36 and 120,207.84 is: 180,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,987.04 : 535,140.36 = 120,207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,987.04/535,140.36 = 120,207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,987.04x = 535,140.36 × 120,207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,987.04x = 64,328,066,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,328,066,772.42/356,987.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,197.20

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