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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,137.92, 561,189.87 and 137,463.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,137.92, 561,189.87 and 137,463.21 is: 206,188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,137.92 : 561,189.87 = 137,463.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,137.92/561,189.87 = 137,463.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,137.92x = 561,189.87 × 137,463.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,137.92x = 77,142,960,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142,960,949.68/374,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,188.57

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