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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,027.60, 535,543.23 and 120,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,027.60, 535,543.23 and 120,372.33 is: 180,559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,027.60 : 535,543.23 = 120,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,027.60/535,543.23 = 120,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,027.60x = 535,543.23 × 120,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,027.60x = 64,464,586,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,464,586,410.83/357,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,559.11

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