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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,569.69, 542,360.22 and 136,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,569.69, 542,360.22 and 136,869.80 is: 205,306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,569.69 : 542,360.22 = 136,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,569.69/542,360.22 = 136,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,569.69x = 542,360.22 × 136,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,569.69x = 74,232,732,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,232,732,127.55/361,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,306.84

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