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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,165.96, 543,277.98 and 137,633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,165.96, 543,277.98 and 137,633.96 is: 206,461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,165.96 : 543,277.98 = 137,633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,165.96/543,277.98 = 137,633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,165.96x = 543,277.98 × 137,633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,165.96x = 74,773,499,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,773,499,768.20/362,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,461.98

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