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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,480.90, 542,117.67 and 139,813.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,480.90, 542,117.67 and 139,813.06 is: 209,679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,480.90 : 542,117.67 = 139,813.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,480.90/542,117.67 = 139,813.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,480.90x = 542,117.67 × 139,813.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,480.90x = 75,795,130,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,795,130,322.77/361,480.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,679.49

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