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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,236.12, 562,959.41 and 150,754.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,236.12, 562,959.41 and 150,754.19 is: 226,173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,236.12 : 562,959.41 = 150,754.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,236.12/562,959.41 = 150,754.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,236.12x = 562,959.41 × 150,754.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,236.12x = 84,868,486,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,868,486,288.86/375,236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,173.55

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