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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,213.73, 565,886.12 and 152,565.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,213.73, 565,886.12 and 152,565.09 is: 228,874.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,213.73 : 565,886.12 = 152,565.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,213.73/565,886.12 = 152,565.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,213.73x = 565,886.12 × 152,565.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,213.73x = 86,334,466,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,334,466,064.73/377,213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,874.13

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