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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,255.52, 558,060.72 and 150,495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,255.52, 558,060.72 and 150,495.52 is: 225,612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,255.52 : 558,060.72 = 150,495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,255.52/558,060.72 = 150,495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,255.52x = 558,060.72 × 150,495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,255.52x = 83,985,638,247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,985,638,247.97/372,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,612.88

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