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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,140.68, 561,266.37 and 137,464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,140.68, 561,266.37 and 137,464.92 is: 206,217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,140.68 : 561,266.37 = 137,464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,140.68/561,266.37 = 137,464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,140.68x = 561,266.37 × 137,464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,140.68x = 77,154,436,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,154,436,650.74/374,140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,217.72

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