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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,025.74, 541,588.83 and 150,615.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,025.74, 541,588.83 and 150,615.28 is: 225,943.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,025.74 : 541,588.83 = 150,615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,025.74/541,588.83 = 150,615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,025.74x = 541,588.83 × 150,615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,025.74x = 81,571,553,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,571,553,275.32/361,025.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,943.87

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