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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,546.02, 541,998.27 and 136,749.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,546.02, 541,998.27 and 136,749.15 is: 205,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,546.02 : 541,998.27 = 136,749.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,546.02/541,998.27 = 136,749.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,546.02x = 541,998.27 × 136,749.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,546.02x = 74,117,802,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,117,802,723.97/361,546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,002.40

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