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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,173.54, 561,481.74 and 137,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,173.54, 561,481.74 and 137,682.28 is: 206,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,173.54 : 561,481.74 = 137,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,173.54/561,481.74 = 137,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,173.54x = 561,481.74 × 137,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,173.54x = 77,306,086,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,306,086,141.57/374,173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,604.90

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