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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,777, 539,691.70 and 138,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,777, 539,691.70 and 138,161 is: 207,251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,777 : 539,691.70 = 138,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,777/539,691.70 = 138,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,777x = 539,691.70 × 138,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,777x = 74,564,344,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,564,344,963.70/359,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,251.56

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