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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,964.99, 542,624.85 and 137,483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,964.99, 542,624.85 and 137,483.07 is: 206,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,964.99 : 542,624.85 = 137,483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,964.99/542,624.85 = 137,483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,964.99x = 542,624.85 × 137,483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,964.99x = 74,601,728,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,601,728,201.45/361,964.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,102.06

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