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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,991.62, 563,847.06 and 151,276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,991.62, 563,847.06 and 151,276.14 is: 226,857.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,991.62 : 563,847.06 = 151,276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,991.62/563,847.06 = 151,276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,991.62x = 563,847.06 × 151,276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,991.62x = 85,296,606,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,296,606,787.15/375,991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,857.73

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