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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,608.62, 543,912.91 and 137,917.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,608.62, 543,912.91 and 137,917.15 is: 206,875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,608.62 : 543,912.91 = 137,917.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,608.62/543,912.91 = 137,917.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,608.62x = 543,912.91 × 137,917.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,608.62x = 75,014,916,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,014,916,690.83/362,608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,875.71

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