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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,276.48, 540,332.46 and 135,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,276.48, 540,332.46 and 135,660.60 is: 203,459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,276.48 : 540,332.46 = 135,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,276.48/540,332.46 = 135,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,276.48x = 540,332.46 × 135,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,276.48x = 73,301,825,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,301,825,723.08/360,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,459.93

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