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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,013.86, 524,995.40 and 136,741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,013.86, 524,995.40 and 136,741.73 is: 205,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,013.86 : 524,995.40 = 136,741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,013.86/524,995.40 = 136,741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,013.86x = 524,995.40 × 136,741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,013.86x = 71,788,778,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,788,778,554.33/350,013.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,102.67

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