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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,972.96, 562,503.13 and 131,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,972.96, 562,503.13 and 131,739.28 is: 197,624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,972.96 : 562,503.13 = 131,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,972.96/562,503.13 = 131,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,972.96x = 562,503.13 × 131,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,972.96x = 74,103,757,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,103,757,343.95/374,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,624.27

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