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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,992.62, 563,848.56 and 151,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,992.62, 563,848.56 and 151,277.14 is: 226,859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,992.62 : 563,848.56 = 151,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,992.62/563,848.56 = 151,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,992.62x = 563,848.56 × 151,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,992.62x = 85,297,397,549.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,297,397,549.92/375,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,859.23

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