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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,576.55, 562,971.16 and 138,768.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,576.55, 562,971.16 and 138,768.19 is: 208,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,576.55 : 562,971.16 = 138,768.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,576.55/562,971.16 = 138,768.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,576.55x = 562,971.16 × 138,768.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,576.55x = 78,122,488,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,122,488,895.40/375,576.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,006.83

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