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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,207.80, 542,922.90 and 137,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,207.80, 542,922.90 and 137,481.40 is: 206,074.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,207.80 : 542,922.90 = 137,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,207.80/542,922.90 = 137,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,207.80x = 542,922.90 × 137,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,207.80x = 74,641,800,384.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,641,800,384.06/362,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,074.53

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