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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,243.84, 563,073.56 and 138,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,243.84, 563,073.56 and 138,741.68 is: 208,189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,243.84 : 563,073.56 = 138,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,243.84/563,073.56 = 138,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,243.84x = 563,073.56 × 138,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,243.84x = 78,121,771,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,121,771,677.98/375,243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,189.35

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