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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,887.99, 564,112.20 and 151,250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,887.99, 564,112.20 and 151,250.33 is: 226,988.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,887.99 : 564,112.20 = 151,250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,887.99/564,112.20 = 151,250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,887.99x = 564,112.20 × 151,250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,887.99x = 85,322,153,586.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,322,153,586.47/375,887.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,988.24

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