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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,635.46, 543,966.84 and 137,954.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,635.46, 543,966.84 and 137,954.01 is: 206,936.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,635.46 : 543,966.84 = 137,954.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,635.46/543,966.84 = 137,954.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,635.46x = 543,966.84 × 137,954.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,635.46x = 75,042,406,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,042,406,885.03/362,635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,936.21

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