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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,918.52, 560,951.72 and 137,263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,918.52, 560,951.72 and 137,263.25 is: 205,922.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,918.52 : 560,951.72 = 137,263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,918.52/560,951.72 = 137,263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,918.52x = 560,951.72 × 137,263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,918.52x = 76,998,056,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,998,056,180.29/373,918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,922.02

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