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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,233.85, 563,058.54 and 138,731.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,233.85, 563,058.54 and 138,731.67 is: 208,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,233.85 : 563,058.54 = 138,731.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,233.85/563,058.54 = 138,731.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,233.85x = 563,058.54 × 138,731.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,233.85x = 78,114,051,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,114,051,561.96/375,233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,174.32

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