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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,642.02, 541,012.24 and 150,230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,642.02, 541,012.24 and 150,230.75 is: 225,366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,642.02 : 541,012.24 = 150,230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,642.02/541,012.24 = 150,230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,642.02x = 541,012.24 × 150,230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,642.02x = 81,276,674,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,276,674,574.38/360,642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,366.62

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