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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,280.55, 543,256.80 and 137,566.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,280.55, 543,256.80 and 137,566.30 is: 206,287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,280.55 : 543,256.80 = 137,566.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,280.55/543,256.80 = 137,566.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,280.55x = 543,256.80 × 137,566.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,280.55x = 74,733,827,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,733,827,925.84/362,280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,287.17

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