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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,474.40, 542,217.08 and 136,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,474.40, 542,217.08 and 136,938.80 is: 205,410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,474.40 : 542,217.08 = 136,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,474.40/542,217.08 = 136,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,474.40x = 542,217.08 × 136,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,474.40x = 74,250,556,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,250,556,274.70/361,474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,410.28

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