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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,135.80, 542,814.90 and 137,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,135.80, 542,814.90 and 137,409.40 is: 205,966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,135.80 : 542,814.90 = 137,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,135.80/542,814.90 = 137,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,135.80x = 542,814.90 × 137,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,135.80x = 74,587,869,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,587,869,720.06/362,135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,966.57

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