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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,955.73, 538,642.91 and 134,473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,955.73, 538,642.91 and 134,473.86 is: 201,789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,955.73 : 538,642.91 = 134,473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,955.73/538,642.91 = 134,473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,955.73x = 538,642.91 × 134,473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,955.73x = 72,433,390,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,433,390,596.96/358,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,789.20

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