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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,639.27, 541,008.11 and 150,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,639.27, 541,008.11 and 150,228 is: 225,362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,639.27 : 541,008.11 = 150,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,639.27/541,008.11 = 150,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,639.27x = 541,008.11 × 150,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,639.27x = 81,274,566,724.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,274,566,724.65/360,639.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,362.50

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