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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,453.53, 563,179.94 and 150,814.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,453.53, 563,179.94 and 150,814.00 is: 226,220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,453.53 : 563,179.94 = 150,814.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,453.53/563,179.94 = 150,814.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,453.53x = 563,179.94 × 150,814.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,453.53x = 84,935,419,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,935,419,986.62/375,453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,220.86

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