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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,705.61, 560,225.10 and 136,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,705.61, 560,225.10 and 136,993.04 is: 205,367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,705.61 : 560,225.10 = 136,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,705.61/560,225.10 = 136,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,705.61x = 560,225.10 × 136,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,705.61x = 76,746,936,732.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,746,936,732.18/373,705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,367.37

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