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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,187.50, 562,886.69 and 150,705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,187.50, 562,886.69 and 150,705.54 is: 226,100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,187.50 : 562,886.69 = 150,705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,187.50/562,886.69 = 150,705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,187.50x = 562,886.69 × 150,705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,187.50x = 84,830,141,821.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,830,141,821.73/375,187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,100.66

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