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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,035.10, 535,178.97 and 120,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,035.10, 535,178.97 and 120,295.98 is: 180,318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,035.10 : 535,178.97 = 120,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,035.10/535,178.97 = 120,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,035.10x = 535,178.97 × 120,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,035.10x = 64,379,878,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,379,878,671.54/357,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,318.07

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