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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,588.04, 543,799.98 and 137,868.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,588.04, 543,799.98 and 137,868.30 is: 206,771.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,588.04 : 543,799.98 = 137,868.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,588.04/543,799.98 = 137,868.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,588.04x = 543,799.98 × 137,868.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,588.04x = 74,972,778,782.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972,778,782.63/362,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,771.24

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