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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,575.44, 542,368.63 and 136,875.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,575.44, 542,368.63 and 136,875.55 is: 205,315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,575.44 : 542,368.63 = 136,875.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,575.44/542,368.63 = 136,875.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,575.44x = 542,368.63 × 136,875.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,575.44x = 74,237,001,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,237,001,822.15/361,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,315.39

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