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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,177.20, 564,259.26 and 151,531.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,177.20, 564,259.26 and 151,531.89 is: 227,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,177.20 : 564,259.26 = 151,531.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,177.20/564,259.26 = 151,531.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,177.20x = 564,259.26 × 151,531.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,177.20x = 85,503,272,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,503,272,117.80/376,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,295.20

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