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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,027.54, 535,167.63 and 120,288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,027.54, 535,167.63 and 120,288.42 is: 180,306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,027.54 : 535,167.63 = 120,288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,027.54/535,167.63 = 120,288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,027.54x = 535,167.63 × 120,288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,027.54x = 64,374,468,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,374,468,647.84/357,027.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,306.73

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