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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,235.53, 543,335.75 and 137,578.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,235.53, 543,335.75 and 137,578.43 is: 206,360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,235.53 : 543,335.75 = 137,578.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,235.53/543,335.75 = 137,578.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,235.53x = 543,335.75 × 137,578.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,235.53x = 74,751,279,447.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,751,279,447.87/362,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,360.98

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