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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,728, 562,050.60 and 94,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,728, 562,050.60 and 94,245.36 is: 141,357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,728 : 562,050.60 = 94,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,728/562,050.60 = 94,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,728x = 562,050.60 × 94,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,728x = 52,970,661,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,970,661,135.22/374,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,357.63

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