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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,645.27, 541,017.12 and 150,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,645.27, 541,017.12 and 150,234 is: 225,371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,645.27 : 541,017.12 = 150,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,645.27/541,017.12 = 150,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,645.27x = 541,017.12 × 150,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,645.27x = 81,279,166,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,279,166,006.08/360,645.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,371.50

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