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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,540.96, 564,920.76 and 151,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,540.96, 564,920.76 and 151,785.40 is: 227,722.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,540.96 : 564,920.76 = 151,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,540.96/564,920.76 = 151,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,540.96x = 564,920.76 × 151,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,540.96x = 85,746,723,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,746,723,524.90/376,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,722.17

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