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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,027.60, 562,541.40 and 150,422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,027.60, 562,541.40 and 150,422.70 is: 225,634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,027.60 : 562,541.40 = 150,422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,027.60/562,541.40 = 150,422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,027.60x = 562,541.40 × 150,422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,027.60x = 84,618,996,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,618,996,249.78/375,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,634.05

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