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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,020.80, 541,382.16 and 136,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,020.80, 541,382.16 and 136,343 is: 204,458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,020.80 : 541,382.16 = 136,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,020.80/541,382.16 = 136,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,020.80x = 541,382.16 × 136,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,020.80x = 73,813,667,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,813,667,840.88/361,020.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,458.21

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