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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,960.41, 565,439.47 and 152,318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,960.41, 565,439.47 and 152,318.25 is: 228,476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,960.41 : 565,439.47 = 152,318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,960.41/565,439.47 = 152,318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,960.41x = 565,439.47 × 152,318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,960.41x = 86,126,750,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,126,750,170.53/376,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,476.91

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