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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,977.98, 532,723.89 and 138,868.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,977.98, 532,723.89 and 138,868.59 is: 208,403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,977.98 : 532,723.89 = 138,868.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,977.98/532,723.89 = 138,868.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,977.98x = 532,723.89 × 138,868.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,977.98x = 73,978,615,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,978,615,463.62/354,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,403.39

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