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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,028.54, 535,169.13 and 120,289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,028.54, 535,169.13 and 120,289.42 is: 180,308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,028.54 : 535,169.13 = 120,289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,028.54/535,169.13 = 120,289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,028.54x = 535,169.13 × 120,289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,028.54x = 64,375,184,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,375,184,249.60/357,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,308.23

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