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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,015.52, 535,149.68 and 120,276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,015.52, 535,149.68 and 120,276.42 is: 180,288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,015.52 : 535,149.68 = 120,276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,015.52/535,149.68 = 120,276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,015.52x = 535,149.68 × 120,276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,015.52x = 64,365,887,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,365,887,674.55/357,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,288.77

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