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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,261.24, 546,080.16 and 139,782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,261.24, 546,080.16 and 139,782.76 is: 209,554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,261.24 : 546,080.16 = 139,782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,261.24/546,080.16 = 139,782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,261.24x = 546,080.16 × 139,782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,261.24x = 76,332,591,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,332,591,946.04/364,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,554.53

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