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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,474.44, 542,217.12 and 136,938.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,474.44, 542,217.12 and 136,938.84 is: 205,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,474.44 : 542,217.12 = 136,938.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,474.44/542,217.12 = 136,938.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,474.44x = 542,217.12 × 136,938.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,474.44x = 74,250,583,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,250,583,440.94/361,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,410.33

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