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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,700.16, 565,046.79 and 151,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,700.16, 565,046.79 and 151,901.40 is: 227,850.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,700.16 : 565,046.79 = 151,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,700.16/565,046.79 = 151,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,700.16x = 565,046.79 × 151,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,700.16x = 85,831,398,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,831,398,466.51/376,700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,850.71

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