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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,999.23, 565,901.75 and 152,506.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,999.23, 565,901.75 and 152,506.42 is: 228,922.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,999.23 : 565,901.75 = 152,506.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,999.23/565,901.75 = 152,506.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,999.23x = 565,901.75 × 152,506.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,999.23x = 86,303,649,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,303,649,964.24/376,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,922.62

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