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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,358.88, 540,596.64 and 150,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,358.88, 540,596.64 and 150,005.12 is: 225,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,358.88 : 540,596.64 = 150,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,358.88/540,596.64 = 150,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,358.88x = 540,596.64 × 150,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,358.88x = 81,092,263,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,092,263,854.80/360,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,031.96

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