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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,593, 561,890.04 and 152,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,593, 561,890.04 and 152,977 is: 229,465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,593 : 561,890.04 = 152,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,593/561,890.04 = 152,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,593x = 561,890.04 × 152,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,593x = 85,956,252,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,956,252,649.08/374,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,465.72

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