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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,183.60, 535,402.80 and 120,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,183.60, 535,402.80 and 120,444.96 is: 180,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,183.60 : 535,402.80 = 120,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,183.60/535,402.80 = 120,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,183.60x = 535,402.80 × 120,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,183.60x = 64,486,568,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,486,568,829.89/357,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,541.80

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