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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,298.69, 543,296.03 and 137,535.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,298.69, 543,296.03 and 137,535.21 is: 206,245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,298.69 : 543,296.03 = 137,535.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,298.69/543,296.03 = 137,535.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,298.69x = 543,296.03 × 137,535.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,298.69x = 74,722,332,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,722,332,890.54/362,298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,245.11

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