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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,145.80, 542,829.90 and 137,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,145.80, 542,829.90 and 137,419.40 is: 205,981.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,145.80 : 542,829.90 = 137,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,145.80/542,829.90 = 137,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,145.80x = 542,829.90 × 137,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,145.80x = 74,595,359,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,595,359,160.06/362,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,981.57

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