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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,461.94, 525,736.64 and 137,202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,461.94, 525,736.64 and 137,202.31 is: 205,820.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,461.94 : 525,736.64 = 137,202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,461.94/525,736.64 = 137,202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,461.94x = 525,736.64 × 137,202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,461.94x = 72,132,281,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,132,281,459.64/350,461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,820.58

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