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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,619.30, 543,846.96 and 137,899.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,619.30, 543,846.96 and 137,899.65 is: 206,818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,619.30 : 543,846.96 = 137,899.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,619.30/543,846.96 = 137,899.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,619.30x = 543,846.96 × 137,899.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,619.30x = 74,996,305,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,996,305,437.56/362,619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,818.30

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