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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,056.24, 541,634.76 and 150,645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,056.24, 541,634.76 and 150,645.96 is: 225,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,056.24 : 541,634.76 = 150,645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,056.24/541,634.76 = 150,645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,056.24x = 541,634.76 × 150,645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,056.24x = 81,595,088,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,595,088,389.57/361,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,989.97

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