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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,257.36, 541,962.13 and 136,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,257.36, 541,962.13 and 136,612.82 is: 204,948.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,257.36 : 541,962.13 = 136,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,257.36/541,962.13 = 136,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,257.36x = 541,962.13 × 136,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,257.36x = 74,038,974,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,038,974,229.44/361,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,948.00

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