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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,605.62, 543,908.64 and 137,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,605.62, 543,908.64 and 137,914.20 is: 206,871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,605.62 : 543,908.64 = 137,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,605.62/543,908.64 = 137,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,605.62x = 543,908.64 × 137,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,605.62x = 75,012,724,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,012,724,958.69/362,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,871.38

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