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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,710.70, 541,260.45 and 150,369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,710.70, 541,260.45 and 150,369.90 is: 225,635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,710.70 : 541,260.45 = 150,369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,710.70/541,260.45 = 150,369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,710.70x = 541,260.45 × 150,369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,710.70x = 81,389,279,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,389,279,740.46/360,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,635.89

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