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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,512.52, 562,652.97 and 159,198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,512.52, 562,652.97 and 159,198.41 is: 238,536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,512.52 : 562,652.97 = 159,198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,512.52/562,652.97 = 159,198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,512.52x = 562,652.97 × 159,198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,512.52x = 89,573,455,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,573,455,392.51/375,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,536.54

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