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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,235.97, 567,442.66 and 150,545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378,235.97, 567,442.66 and 150,545.36 is: 225,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378,235.97 : 567,442.66 = 150,545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378,235.97/567,442.66 = 150,545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378,235.97x = 567,442.66 × 150,545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378,235.97x = 85,425,859,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,425,859,529.06/378,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,853.35

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