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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,069.01, 536,988.69 and 118,129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,069.01, 536,988.69 and 118,129.13 is: 177,155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,069.01 : 536,988.69 = 118,129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,069.01/536,988.69 = 118,129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,069.01x = 536,988.69 × 118,129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,069.01x = 63,434,009,118.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,434,009,118.87/358,069.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,155.82

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