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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,982.94, 538,538.46 and 119,111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,982.94, 538,538.46 and 119,111.22 is: 178,688.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,982.94 : 538,538.46 = 119,111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,982.94/538,538.46 = 119,111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,982.94x = 538,538.46 × 119,111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,982.94x = 64,145,972,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,145,972,987.52/358,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,688.08

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