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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,901.51, 560,926.23 and 137,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,901.51, 560,926.23 and 137,246.24 is: 205,896.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,901.51 : 560,926.23 = 137,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,901.51/560,926.23 = 137,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,901.51x = 560,926.23 × 137,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,901.51x = 76,985,017,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,985,017,387.19/373,901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,896.51

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