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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,660.51, 542,416.65 and 136,943.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,660.51, 542,416.65 and 136,943.43 is: 205,387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,660.51 : 542,416.65 = 136,943.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,660.51/542,416.65 = 136,943.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,660.51x = 542,416.65 × 136,943.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,660.51x = 74,280,396,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,280,396,540.11/361,660.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,387.08

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