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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,193.62, 535,417.83 and 120,454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,193.62, 535,417.83 and 120,454.92 is: 180,556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,193.62 : 535,417.83 = 120,454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,193.62/535,417.83 = 120,454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,193.62x = 535,417.83 × 120,454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,193.62x = 64,493,711,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,493,711,879.22/357,193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,556.73

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