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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,060.60, 562,590.90 and 150,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,060.60, 562,590.90 and 150,455.70 is: 225,683.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,060.60 : 562,590.90 = 150,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,060.60/562,590.90 = 150,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,060.60x = 562,590.90 × 150,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,060.60x = 84,645,007,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,645,007,673.13/375,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,683.55

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