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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,989.82, 563,853.33 and 151,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,989.82, 563,853.33 and 151,291.95 is: 226,885.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,989.82 : 563,853.33 = 151,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,989.82/563,853.33 = 151,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,989.82x = 563,853.33 × 151,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,989.82x = 85,306,469,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,306,469,809.69/375,989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,885.05

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