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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,730, 562,053.60 and 94,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,730, 562,053.60 and 94,247.36 is: 141,360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,730 : 562,053.60 = 94,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,730/562,053.60 = 94,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,730x = 562,053.60 × 94,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,730x = 52,972,067,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972,067,978.50/374,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,360.63

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