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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,319.38, 558,712.35 and 150,703.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,319.38, 558,712.35 and 150,703.38 is: 226,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,319.38 : 558,712.35 = 150,703.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,319.38/558,712.35 = 150,703.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,319.38x = 558,712.35 × 150,703.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,319.38x = 84,199,839,592.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,199,839,592.74/372,319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,149.49

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