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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,491.80, 541,848.90 and 136,765.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,491.80, 541,848.90 and 136,765.40 is: 205,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,491.80 : 541,848.90 = 136,765.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,491.80/541,848.90 = 136,765.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,491.80x = 541,848.90 × 136,765.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,491.80x = 74,106,181,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,106,181,548.06/361,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,001.00

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