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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,030.96, 541,162.44 and 136,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,030.96, 541,162.44 and 136,295.92 is: 204,298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,030.96 : 541,162.44 = 136,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,030.96/541,162.44 = 136,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,030.96x = 541,162.44 × 136,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,030.96x = 73,758,232,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,758,232,629.24/361,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,298.91

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