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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,022.74, 541,584.33 and 150,612.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,022.74, 541,584.33 and 150,612.28 is: 225,939.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,022.74 : 541,584.33 = 150,612.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,022.74/541,584.33 = 150,612.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,022.74x = 541,584.33 × 150,612.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,022.74x = 81,569,250,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,569,250,753.57/361,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,939.37

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