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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,421.80, 541,743.90 and 136,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,421.80, 541,743.90 and 136,695.40 is: 204,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,421.80 : 541,743.90 = 136,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,421.80/541,743.90 = 136,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,421.80x = 541,743.90 × 136,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,421.80x = 74,053,899,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,053,899,108.06/361,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,896.05

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