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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,966.86, 560,616.84 and 137,254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,966.86, 560,616.84 and 137,254.62 is: 205,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,966.86 : 560,616.84 = 137,254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,966.86/560,616.84 = 137,254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,966.86x = 560,616.84 × 137,254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,966.86x = 76,947,251,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,947,251,339.80/373,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,759.55

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