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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,993.12, 563,849.31 and 151,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,993.12, 563,849.31 and 151,277.64 is: 226,859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,993.12 : 563,849.31 = 151,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,993.12/563,849.31 = 151,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,993.12x = 563,849.31 × 151,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,993.12x = 85,297,792,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,297,792,932.43/375,993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,859.98

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