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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,248.83, 562,978.46 and 150,766.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,248.83, 562,978.46 and 150,766.88 is: 226,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,248.83 : 562,978.46 = 150,766.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,248.83/562,978.46 = 150,766.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,248.83x = 562,978.46 × 150,766.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,248.83x = 84,878,505,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878,505,921.40/375,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,192.59

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