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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,896.84, 542,762.64 and 137,282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,896.84, 542,762.64 and 137,282.22 is: 205,891.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,896.84 : 542,762.64 = 137,282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,896.84/542,762.64 = 137,282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,896.84x = 542,762.64 × 137,282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,896.84x = 74,511,660,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,511,660,152.26/361,896.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,891.99

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