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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,673.76, 542,436.51 and 136,956.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,673.76, 542,436.51 and 136,956.69 is: 205,406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,673.76 : 542,436.51 = 136,956.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,673.76/542,436.51 = 136,956.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,673.76x = 542,436.51 × 136,956.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,673.76x = 74,290,308,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,290,308,944.75/361,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,406.96

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