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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,975.92, 557,953.56 and 135,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,975.92, 557,953.56 and 135,322.96 is: 202,980.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,975.92 : 557,953.56 = 135,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,975.92/557,953.56 = 135,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,975.92x = 557,953.56 × 135,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,975.92x = 75,503,927,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,503,927,281.74/371,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,980.69

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