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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,953.18, 562,417.12 and 150,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,953.18, 562,417.12 and 150,253.28 is: 225,374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,953.18 : 562,417.12 = 150,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,953.18/562,417.12 = 150,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,953.18x = 562,417.12 × 150,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,953.18x = 84,505,016,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,505,016,492.95/374,953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,374.85

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