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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,416.21, 543,408.96 and 137,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,416.21, 543,408.96 and 137,793.09 is: 206,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,416.21 : 543,408.96 = 137,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,416.21/543,408.96 = 137,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,416.21x = 543,408.96 × 137,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,416.21x = 74,877,997,177.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,877,997,177.58/362,416.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,607.75

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