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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,655.02, 541,031.76 and 150,243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,655.02, 541,031.76 and 150,243.75 is: 225,386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,655.02 : 541,031.76 = 150,243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,655.02/541,031.76 = 150,243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,655.02x = 541,031.76 × 150,243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,655.02x = 81,286,640,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,286,640,491.50/360,655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,386.13

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