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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,472.32, 563,208 and 150,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,472.32, 563,208 and 150,832.74 is: 226,248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,472.32 : 563,208 = 150,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,472.32/563,208 = 150,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,472.32x = 563,208 × 150,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,472.32x = 84,950,205,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,950,205,829.92/375,472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,248.92

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