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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,871.78, 563,796.69 and 139,209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,871.78, 563,796.69 and 139,209.22 is: 208,809.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,871.78 : 563,796.69 = 139,209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,871.78/563,796.69 = 139,209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,871.78x = 563,796.69 × 139,209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,871.78x = 78,485,697,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,485,697,453.48/375,871.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,809.76

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