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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,661.50, 563,713.38 and 139,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,661.50, 563,713.38 and 139,169.04 is: 208,835.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,661.50 : 563,713.38 = 139,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,661.50/563,713.38 = 139,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,661.50x = 563,713.38 × 139,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,661.50x = 78,451,449,929.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,451,449,929.76/375,661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,835.48

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