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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,276.55, 541,750.80 and 136,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,276.55, 541,750.80 and 136,562.30 is: 204,781.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,276.55 : 541,750.80 = 136,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,276.55/541,750.80 = 136,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,276.55x = 541,750.80 × 136,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,276.55x = 73,982,735,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,982,735,274.84/361,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,781.45

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