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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,255.46, 541,959.28 and 136,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,255.46, 541,959.28 and 136,610.92 is: 204,945.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,255.46 : 541,959.28 = 136,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,255.46/541,959.28 = 136,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,255.46x = 541,959.28 × 136,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,255.46x = 74,037,556,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,037,556,563.48/361,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,945.16

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