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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,847.10, 542,562.99 and 137,064.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,847.10, 542,562.99 and 137,064.17 is: 205,517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,847.10 : 542,562.99 = 137,064.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,847.10/542,562.99 = 137,064.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,847.10x = 542,562.99 × 137,064.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,847.10x = 74,365,945,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,365,945,897.07/361,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,517.60

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