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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,893, 565,598.70 and 155,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,893, 565,598.70 and 155,277 is: 233,022.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,893 : 565,598.70 = 155,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,893/565,598.70 = 155,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,893x = 565,598.70 × 155,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,893x = 87,824,469,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,824,469,339.90/376,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,022.29

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