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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,306.88, 542,021.16 and 133,615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,306.88, 542,021.16 and 133,615.88 is: 200,446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,306.88 : 542,021.16 = 133,615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,306.88/542,021.16 = 133,615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,306.88x = 542,021.16 × 133,615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,306.88x = 72,422,634,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,422,634,272.02/361,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,446.32

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