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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,028.11, 535,544.00 and 120,372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,028.11, 535,544.00 and 120,372.84 is: 180,559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,028.11 : 535,544.00 = 120,372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,028.11/535,544.00 = 120,372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,028.11x = 535,544.00 × 120,372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,028.11x = 64,464,951,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,464,951,623.10/357,028.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,559.88

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