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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,256.71, 538,926.76 and 119,392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,256.71, 538,926.76 and 119,392.02 is: 179,101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,256.71 : 538,926.76 = 119,392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,256.71/538,926.76 = 119,392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,256.71x = 538,926.76 × 119,392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,256.71x = 64,343,555,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,343,555,668.18/359,256.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,101.89

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