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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,573, 561,860.04 and 152,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,573, 561,860.04 and 152,957 is: 229,435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,573 : 561,860.04 = 152,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,573/561,860.04 = 152,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,573x = 561,860.04 × 152,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,573x = 85,940,426,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,940,426,138.28/374,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,435.72

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