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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,670.76, 542,432.03 and 136,953.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,670.76, 542,432.03 and 136,953.68 is: 205,402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,670.76 : 542,432.03 = 136,953.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,670.76/542,432.03 = 136,953.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,670.76x = 542,432.03 × 136,953.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,670.76x = 74,288,059,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,288,059,261.44/361,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,402.45

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