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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,891.74, 564,117.83 and 151,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,891.74, 564,117.83 and 151,254.08 is: 226,993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,891.74 : 564,117.83 = 151,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,891.74/564,117.83 = 151,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,891.74x = 564,117.83 × 151,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,891.74x = 85,325,123,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,325,123,388.25/375,891.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,993.88

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