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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,230.80, 542,957.40 and 137,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,230.80, 542,957.40 and 137,504.40 is: 206,109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,230.80 : 542,957.40 = 137,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,230.80/542,957.40 = 137,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,230.80x = 542,957.40 × 137,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,230.80x = 74,659,031,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,659,031,512.56/362,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,109.01

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