Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,021.80, 541,383.66 and 136,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 361,021.80, 541,383.66 and 136,344 is: 204,459.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,021.80 : 541,383.66 = 136,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,021.80/541,383.66 = 136,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,021.80x = 541,383.66 × 136,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,021.80x = 73,814,413,739.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,814,413,739.04/361,021.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,459.71
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