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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,842.88, 563,887.20 and 139,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,842.88, 563,887.20 and 139,202.88 is: 208,849.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,842.88 : 563,887.20 = 139,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,842.88/563,887.20 = 139,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,842.88x = 563,887.20 × 139,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,842.88x = 78,494,722,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,494,722,235.14/375,842.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,849.83

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