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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,168.36, 561,473.97 and 137,677.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,168.36, 561,473.97 and 137,677.11 is: 206,597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,168.36 : 561,473.97 = 137,677.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,168.36/561,473.97 = 137,677.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,168.36x = 561,473.97 × 137,677.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,168.36x = 77,302,112,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,302,112,841.44/374,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,597.14

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