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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387,168, 580,773.87 and 137,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387,168, 580,773.87 and 137,850 is: 206,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,168 : 580,773.87 = 137,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,168/580,773.87 = 137,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,168x = 580,773.87 × 137,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,168x = 80,059,677,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,059,677,979.50/387,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,782.79

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