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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,385.18, 542,078.96 and 91,513.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,385.18, 542,078.96 and 91,513.17 is: 137,270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,385.18 : 542,078.96 = 91,513.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,385.18/542,078.96 = 91,513.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,385.18x = 542,078.96 × 91,513.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,385.18x = 49,607,363,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,607,363,562.34/361,385.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,270.06

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