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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,739.93, 542,303.71 and 136,976.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,739.93, 542,303.71 and 136,976.47 is: 205,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,739.93 : 542,303.71 = 136,976.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,739.93/542,303.71 = 136,976.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,739.93x = 542,303.71 × 136,976.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,739.93x = 74,282,846,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,282,846,165.50/361,739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,348.76

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