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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,179.34, 546,249.56 and 139,647.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,179.34, 546,249.56 and 139,647.34 is: 209,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,179.34 : 546,249.56 = 139,647.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,179.34/546,249.56 = 139,647.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,179.34x = 546,249.56 × 139,647.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,179.34x = 76,282,298,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,282,298,030.17/364,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,463.55

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