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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,945.32, 565,416.75 and 152,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,945.32, 565,416.75 and 152,303.06 is: 228,454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,945.32 : 565,416.75 = 152,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,945.32/565,416.75 = 152,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,945.32x = 565,416.75 × 152,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,945.32x = 86,114,701,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,114,701,594.70/376,945.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,454.09

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