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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,909.40, 560,864.10 and 152,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,909.40, 560,864.10 and 152,293.40 is: 228,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,909.40 : 560,864.10 = 152,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,909.40/560,864.10 = 152,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,909.40x = 560,864.10 × 152,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,909.40x = 85,415,900,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,415,900,726.94/373,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,440.10

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