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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,916.52, 560,948.72 and 137,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,916.52, 560,948.72 and 137,261.25 is: 205,919.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,916.52 : 560,948.72 = 137,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,916.52/560,948.72 = 137,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,916.52x = 560,948.72 × 137,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,916.52x = 76,996,522,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,996,522,493.10/373,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,919.02

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