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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,248.72, 546,061.44 and 139,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,248.72, 546,061.44 and 139,770.25 is: 209,535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,248.72 : 546,061.44 = 139,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,248.72/546,061.44 = 139,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,248.72x = 546,061.44 × 139,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,248.72x = 76,323,143,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,323,143,984.16/364,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,535.79

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