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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,965.74, 542,625.98 and 137,483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,965.74, 542,625.98 and 137,483.82 is: 206,103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,965.74 : 542,625.98 = 137,483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,965.74/542,625.98 = 137,483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,965.74x = 542,625.98 × 137,483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,965.74x = 74,602,289,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,602,289,839.38/361,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,103.18

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