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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,282.21, 560,155.53 and 151,666.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,282.21, 560,155.53 and 151,666.21 is: 227,593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,282.21 : 560,155.53 = 151,666.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,282.21/560,155.53 = 151,666.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,282.21x = 560,155.53 × 151,666.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,282.21x = 84,956,666,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,956,666,245.64/373,282.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,593.66

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