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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,386.08, 563,011.08 and 150,737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,386.08, 563,011.08 and 150,737.44 is: 226,078.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,386.08 : 563,011.08 = 150,737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,386.08/563,011.08 = 150,737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,386.08x = 563,011.08 × 150,737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,386.08x = 84,866,848,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,866,848,890.84/375,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,078.84

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