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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,227.91, 535,809.26 and 120,572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,227.91, 535,809.26 and 120,572.64 is: 180,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,227.91 : 535,809.26 = 120,572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,227.91/535,809.26 = 120,572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,227.91x = 535,809.26 × 120,572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,227.91x = 64,603,937,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,603,937,316.08/357,227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,847.96

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