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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,111.16, 537,052.66 and 118,180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,111.16, 537,052.66 and 118,180.41 is: 177,232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,111.16 : 537,052.66 = 118,180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,111.16/537,052.66 = 118,180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,111.16x = 537,052.66 × 118,180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,111.16x = 63,469,103,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,469,103,550.39/358,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,232.97

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