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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,925.81, 844,381.14 and 136,465.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,925.81, 844,381.14 and 136,465.31 is: 204,696.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,925.81 : 844,381.14 = 136,465.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,925.81/844,381.14 = 136,465.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,925.81x = 844,381.14 × 136,465.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,925.81x = 115,228,732,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,228,732,972.78/562,925.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,696.13

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