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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,642.77, 541,013.37 and 150,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,642.77, 541,013.37 and 150,231.50 is: 225,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,642.77 : 541,013.37 = 150,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,642.77/541,013.37 = 150,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,642.77x = 541,013.37 × 150,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,642.77x = 81,277,250,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,277,250,095.16/360,642.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,367.75

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