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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,358.89, 546,608.39 and 139,701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,358.89, 546,608.39 and 139,701.81 is: 209,579.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,358.89 : 546,608.39 = 139,701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,358.89/546,608.39 = 139,701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,358.89x = 546,608.39 × 139,701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,358.89x = 76,362,178,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,362,178,012.63/364,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,579.57

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