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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,706.28, 560,766.78 and 152,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,706.28, 560,766.78 and 152,073 is: 228,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,706.28 : 560,766.78 = 152,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,706.28/560,766.78 = 152,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,706.28x = 560,766.78 × 152,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,706.28x = 85,277,486,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,277,486,534.94/373,706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,193.88

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