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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,171.13, 561,256.70 and 137,411.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,171.13, 561,256.70 and 137,411.37 is: 206,117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,171.13 : 561,256.70 = 137,411.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,171.13/561,256.70 = 137,411.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,171.13x = 561,256.70 × 137,411.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,171.13x = 77,123,051,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,123,051,381.62/374,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,117.06

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