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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,998.23, 565,900.25 and 152,505.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,998.23, 565,900.25 and 152,505.42 is: 228,921.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,998.23 : 565,900.25 = 152,505.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,998.23/565,900.25 = 152,505.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,998.23x = 565,900.25 × 152,505.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,998.23x = 86,302,852,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,302,852,419.70/376,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,921.11

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