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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,196, 560,944.08 and 137,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,196, 560,944.08 and 137,475.12 is: 206,084.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,196 : 560,944.08 = 137,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,196/560,944.08 = 137,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,196x = 560,944.08 × 137,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,196x = 77,115,854,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,115,854,711.29/374,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,084.12

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