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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,050.62, 561,149.10 and 137,395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,050.62, 561,149.10 and 137,395.08 is: 206,119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,050.62 : 561,149.10 = 137,395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,050.62/561,149.10 = 137,395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,050.62x = 561,149.10 × 137,395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,050.62x = 77,099,125,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,099,125,486.43/374,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,119.50

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