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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,974.28, 544,530.10 and 119,829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,974.28, 544,530.10 and 119,829.08 is: 179,766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,974.28 : 544,530.10 = 119,829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,974.28/544,530.10 = 119,829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,974.28x = 544,530.10 × 119,829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,974.28x = 65,250,540,915.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,250,540,915.31/362,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,766.29

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