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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,630.83, 542,456.24 and 136,949.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,630.83, 542,456.24 and 136,949.34 is: 205,427.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,630.83 : 542,456.24 = 136,949.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,630.83/542,456.24 = 136,949.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,630.83x = 542,456.24 × 136,949.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,630.83x = 74,289,023,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,289,023,362.13/361,630.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,427.79

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