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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,283.88, 542,001.90 and 136,639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,283.88, 542,001.90 and 136,639.30 is: 204,987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,283.88 : 542,001.90 = 136,639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,283.88/542,001.90 = 136,639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,283.88x = 542,001.90 × 136,639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,283.88x = 74,058,760,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,058,760,214.67/361,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,987.72

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