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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,140.80, 542,822.40 and 137,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,140.80, 542,822.40 and 137,414.40 is: 205,974.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,140.80 : 542,822.40 = 137,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,140.80/542,822.40 = 137,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,140.80x = 542,822.40 × 137,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,140.80x = 74,591,614,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,591,614,402.56/362,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,974.07

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