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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,036.62, 561,128.10 and 137,381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,036.62, 561,128.10 and 137,381.08 is: 206,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,036.62 : 561,128.10 = 137,381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,036.62/561,128.10 = 137,381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,036.62x = 561,128.10 × 137,381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,036.62x = 77,088,384,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,088,384,396.35/374,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,098.49

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