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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,026.74, 541,590.34 and 150,616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,026.74, 541,590.34 and 150,616.28 is: 225,945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,026.74 : 541,590.34 = 150,616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,026.74/541,590.34 = 150,616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,026.74x = 541,590.34 × 150,616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,026.74x = 81,572,322,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,572,322,294.74/361,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,945.38

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