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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,319.36, 540,187.26 and 150,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,319.36, 540,187.26 and 150,114.64 is: 225,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,319.36 : 540,187.26 = 150,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,319.36/540,187.26 = 150,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,319.36x = 540,187.26 × 150,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,319.36x = 81,090,016,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,090,016,067.49/360,319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,050.40

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