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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,934.53, 559,456.92 and 136,221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,934.53, 559,456.92 and 136,221.85 is: 204,352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,934.53 : 559,456.92 = 136,221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,934.53/559,456.92 = 136,221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,934.53x = 559,456.92 × 136,221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,934.53x = 76,210,253,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,210,253,159.31/372,934.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,352.90

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