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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,607.32, 539,498.82 and 119,720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,607.32, 539,498.82 and 119,720.72 is: 179,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,607.32 : 539,498.82 = 119,720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,607.32/539,498.82 = 119,720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,607.32x = 539,498.82 × 119,720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,607.32x = 64,589,187,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,589,187,169.55/359,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,610.32

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