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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,580, 561,870.54 and 152,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,580, 561,870.54 and 152,964 is: 229,446.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,580 : 561,870.54 = 152,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,580/561,870.54 = 152,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,580x = 561,870.54 × 152,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,580x = 85,945,965,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,945,965,280.56/374,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,446.22

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