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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,578.06, 562,973.41 and 138,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,578.06, 562,973.41 and 138,769.70 is: 208,009.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,578.06 : 562,973.41 = 138,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,578.06/562,973.41 = 138,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,578.06x = 562,973.41 × 138,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,578.06x = 78,123,651,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,123,651,213.68/375,578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,009.09

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