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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,887.63, 564,111.70 and 151,250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,887.63, 564,111.70 and 151,250.02 is: 226,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,887.63 : 564,111.70 = 151,250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,887.63/564,111.70 = 151,250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,887.63x = 564,111.70 × 151,250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,887.63x = 85,321,903,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,321,903,992.38/375,887.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,987.79

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