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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,238.02, 543,339.50 and 137,580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,238.02, 543,339.50 and 137,580.92 is: 206,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,238.02 : 543,339.50 = 137,580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,238.02/543,339.50 = 137,580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,238.02x = 543,339.50 × 137,580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,238.02x = 74,753,148,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,753,148,282.34/362,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,364.72

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