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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,646.72, 557,619.84 and 150,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,646.72, 557,619.84 and 150,048 is: 225,132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,646.72 : 557,619.84 = 150,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,646.72/557,619.84 = 150,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,646.72x = 557,619.84 × 150,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,646.72x = 83,669,741,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,669,741,752.32/371,646.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,132.46

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