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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,020.24, 541,580.58 and 150,609.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,020.24, 541,580.58 and 150,609.78 is: 225,935.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,020.24 : 541,580.58 = 150,609.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,020.24/541,580.58 = 150,609.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,020.24x = 541,580.58 × 150,609.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,020.24x = 81,567,332,006.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,567,332,006.07/361,020.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,935.62

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