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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,710.20, 541,259.70 and 150,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,710.20, 541,259.70 and 150,369.40 is: 225,635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,710.20 : 541,259.70 = 150,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,710.20/541,259.70 = 150,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,710.20x = 541,259.70 × 150,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,710.20x = 81,388,896,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,388,896,333.18/360,710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,635.14

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