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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,737.58, 563,680.26 and 139,082.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,737.58, 563,680.26 and 139,082.31 is: 208,650.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,737.58 : 563,680.26 = 139,082.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,737.58/563,680.26 = 139,082.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,737.58x = 563,680.26 × 139,082.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,737.58x = 78,397,952,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,397,952,662.20/375,737.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,650.82

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