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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,951.38, 563,949.54 and 151,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,951.38, 563,949.54 and 151,310.84 is: 226,975.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,951.38 : 563,949.54 = 151,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,951.38/563,949.54 = 151,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,951.38x = 563,949.54 × 151,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,951.38x = 85,331,675,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,331,675,795.27/375,951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,975.30

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