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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,367.08, 562,972.86 and 138,547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,367.08, 562,972.86 and 138,547.92 is: 207,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,367.08 : 562,972.86 = 138,547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,367.08/562,972.86 = 138,547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,367.08x = 562,972.86 × 138,547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,367.08x = 77,998,718,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,998,718,769.45/375,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,793.18

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