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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,184.14, 535,403.59 and 120,445.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,184.14, 535,403.59 and 120,445.42 is: 180,542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,184.14 : 535,403.59 = 120,445.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,184.14/535,403.59 = 120,445.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,184.14x = 535,403.59 × 120,445.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,184.14x = 64,486,910,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,486,910,267.06/357,184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,542.48

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