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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,528.06, 543,792.32 and 137,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,528.06, 543,792.32 and 137,836.60 is: 206,754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,528.06 : 543,792.32 = 137,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,528.06/543,792.32 = 137,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,528.06x = 543,792.32 × 137,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,528.06x = 74,954,483,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,954,483,480.02/362,528.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,754.98

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