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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,295.89, 563,239.70 and 138,706.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,295.89, 563,239.70 and 138,706.23 is: 208,168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,295.89 : 563,239.70 = 138,706.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,295.89/563,239.70 = 138,706.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,295.89x = 563,239.70 × 138,706.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,295.89x = 78,124,857,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,124,857,312.10/375,295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,168.70

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