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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,586.02, 563,405.04 and 150,946.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,586.02, 563,405.04 and 150,946.65 is: 226,430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,586.02 : 563,405.04 = 150,946.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,586.02/563,405.04 = 150,946.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,586.02x = 563,405.04 × 150,946.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,586.02x = 85,044,103,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,044,103,381.12/375,586.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,430.43

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