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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,858.24, 541,337.58 and 150,447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,858.24, 541,337.58 and 150,447.78 is: 225,692.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,858.24 : 541,337.58 = 150,447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,858.24/541,337.58 = 150,447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,858.24x = 541,337.58 × 150,447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,858.24x = 81,443,037,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,443,037,141.57/360,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,692.61

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