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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,189.12, 535,411.08 and 120,450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,189.12, 535,411.08 and 120,450.42 is: 180,549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,189.12 : 535,411.08 = 120,450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,189.12/535,411.08 = 120,450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,189.12x = 535,411.08 × 120,450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,189.12x = 64,490,489,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,490,489,458.65/357,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,549.98

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