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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,965.36, 542,625.41 and 137,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,965.36, 542,625.41 and 137,483.44 is: 206,102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,965.36 : 542,625.41 = 137,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,965.36/542,625.41 = 137,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,965.36x = 542,625.41 × 137,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,965.36x = 74,602,009,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,602,009,020.20/361,965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,102.62

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