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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,238.76, 540,066.50 and 150,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,238.76, 540,066.50 and 150,034.04 is: 224,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,238.76 : 540,066.50 = 150,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,238.76/540,066.50 = 150,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,238.76x = 540,066.50 × 150,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,238.76x = 81,028,358,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,028,358,863.66/360,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,929.60

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