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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,867, 562,301.04 and 153,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,867, 562,301.04 and 153,251 is: 229,876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,867 : 562,301.04 = 153,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,867/562,301.04 = 153,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,867x = 562,301.04 × 153,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,867x = 86,173,196,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,173,196,681.04/374,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,876.72

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