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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,888.74, 564,113.33 and 151,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,888.74, 564,113.33 and 151,251.08 is: 226,989.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,888.74 : 564,113.33 = 151,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,888.74/564,113.33 = 151,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,888.74x = 564,113.33 × 151,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,888.74x = 85,322,746,828.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,322,746,828.07/375,888.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,989.37

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