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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,238.42, 564,376.08 and 151,568.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,238.42, 564,376.08 and 151,568.38 is: 227,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,238.42 : 564,376.08 = 151,568.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,238.42/564,376.08 = 151,568.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,238.42x = 564,376.08 × 151,568.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,238.42x = 85,541,565,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,541,565,334.47/376,238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,360.00

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