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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,936.70, 562,402.39 and 150,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,936.70, 562,402.39 and 150,293.88 is: 225,439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,936.70 : 562,402.39 = 150,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,936.70/562,402.39 = 150,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,936.70x = 562,402.39 × 150,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,936.70x = 84,525,637,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,525,637,220.44/374,936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,439.75

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