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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,026.24, 541,589.58 and 150,615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,026.24, 541,589.58 and 150,615.78 is: 225,944.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,026.24 : 541,589.58 = 150,615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,026.24/541,589.58 = 150,615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,026.24x = 541,589.58 × 150,615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,026.24x = 81,571,937,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,571,937,031.57/361,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,944.62

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