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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,785.56, 542,682.94 and 137,085.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,785.56, 542,682.94 and 137,085.62 is: 205,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,785.56 : 542,682.94 = 137,085.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,785.56/542,682.94 = 137,085.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,785.56x = 542,682.94 × 137,085.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,785.56x = 74,394,027,293.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,394,027,293.32/361,785.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,630.17

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