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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,619.59, 544,165.34 and 137,981.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,619.59, 544,165.34 and 137,981.88 is: 207,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,619.59 : 544,165.34 = 137,981.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,619.59/544,165.34 = 137,981.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,619.59x = 544,165.34 × 137,981.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,619.59x = 75,084,955,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,084,955,954.13/362,619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,062.61

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