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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,942.07, 538,279.02 and 119,011.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,942.07, 538,279.02 and 119,011.97 is: 178,473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,942.07 : 538,279.02 = 119,011.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,942.07/538,279.02 = 119,011.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,942.07x = 538,279.02 × 119,011.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,942.07x = 64,061,643,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,061,643,888.47/358,942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,473.49

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