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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,552.76, 543,746.93 and 137,833.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,552.76, 543,746.93 and 137,833.25 is: 206,718.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,552.76 : 543,746.93 = 137,833.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,552.76/543,746.93 = 137,833.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,552.76x = 543,746.93 × 137,833.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,552.76x = 74,946,403,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,946,403,131.52/362,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,718.61

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