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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,237.02, 543,338 and 137,579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,237.02, 543,338 and 137,579.92 is: 206,363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,237.02 : 543,338 = 137,579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,237.02/543,338 = 137,579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,237.02x = 543,338 × 137,579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,237.02x = 74,752,398,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752,398,572.96/362,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,363.22

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