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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,014.36, 524,996.15 and 136,742.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,014.36, 524,996.15 and 136,742.23 is: 205,103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,014.36 : 524,996.15 = 136,742.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,014.36/524,996.15 = 136,742.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,014.36x = 524,996.15 × 136,742.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,014.36x = 71,789,143,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,789,143,608.70/350,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,103.42

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