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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,073, 562,608.86 and 153,456.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,073, 562,608.86 and 153,456.36 is: 230,184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,073 : 562,608.86 = 153,456.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,073/562,608.86 = 153,456.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,073x = 562,608.86 × 153,456.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,073x = 86,335,907,759.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,335,907,759.35/375,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,184.28

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