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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,753, 539,655.66 and 138,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,753, 539,655.66 and 138,137 is: 207,215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,753 : 539,655.66 = 138,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,753/539,655.66 = 138,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,753x = 539,655.66 × 138,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,753x = 74,546,413,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,546,413,905.42/359,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,215.54

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