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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,589, 561,884.04 and 152,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,589, 561,884.04 and 152,973 is: 229,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,589 : 561,884.04 = 152,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,589/561,884.04 = 152,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,589x = 561,884.04 × 152,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,589x = 85,953,087,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,953,087,250.92/374,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,459.72

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