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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,815, 560,955.78 and 152,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,815, 560,955.78 and 152,199 is: 228,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,815 : 560,955.78 = 152,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,815/560,955.78 = 152,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,815x = 560,955.78 × 152,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,815x = 85,376,908,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,376,908,760.22/373,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,393.48

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