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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,227, 559,838.30 and 136,586.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,227, 559,838.30 and 136,586.04 is: 204,878.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,227 : 559,838.30 = 136,586.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,227/559,838.30 = 136,586.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,227x = 559,838.30 × 136,586.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,227x = 76,466,096,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,466,096,437.33/373,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,878.25

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