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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,155.80, 542,844.90 and 137,429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,155.80, 542,844.90 and 137,429.40 is: 205,996.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,155.80 : 542,844.90 = 137,429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,155.80/542,844.90 = 137,429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,155.80x = 542,844.90 × 137,429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,155.80x = 74,602,848,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,602,848,900.06/362,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,996.56

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