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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,975.46, 562,506.88 and 131,741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,975.46, 562,506.88 and 131,741.78 is: 197,628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,975.46 : 562,506.88 = 131,741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,975.46/562,506.88 = 131,741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,975.46x = 562,506.88 × 131,741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,975.46x = 74,105,657,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,105,657,633.45/374,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,628.02

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