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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,533.92, 560,041.68 and 136,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,533.92, 560,041.68 and 136,844 is: 205,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,533.92 : 560,041.68 = 136,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,533.92/560,041.68 = 136,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,533.92x = 560,041.68 × 136,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,533.92x = 76,638,343,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,638,343,657.92/373,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,171.04

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