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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,633.96, 543,964.59 and 137,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,633.96, 543,964.59 and 137,952.51 is: 206,933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,633.96 : 543,964.59 = 137,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,633.96/543,964.59 = 137,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,633.96x = 543,964.59 × 137,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,633.96x = 75,041,280,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,041,280,541.62/362,633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,933.96

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