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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,282.88, 560,157.60 and 151,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,282.88, 560,157.60 and 151,666.88 is: 227,595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,282.88 : 560,157.60 = 151,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,282.88/560,157.60 = 151,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,282.88x = 560,157.60 × 151,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,282.88x = 84,957,355,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,957,355,500.29/373,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,595.10

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