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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,871.28, 563,795.94 and 139,208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,871.28, 563,795.94 and 139,208.72 is: 208,809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,871.28 : 563,795.94 = 139,208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,871.28/563,795.94 = 139,208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,871.28x = 563,795.94 × 139,208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,871.28x = 78,485,311,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,485,311,148.60/375,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,809.01

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