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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,917.27, 560,949.84 and 137,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,917.27, 560,949.84 and 137,262 is: 205,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,917.27 : 560,949.84 = 137,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,917.27/560,949.84 = 137,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,917.27x = 560,949.84 × 137,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,917.27x = 76,997,096,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,997,096,938.08/373,917.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,920.14

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