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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,186.56, 541,799.28 and 150,612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,186.56, 541,799.28 and 150,612.48 is: 225,926.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,186.56 : 541,799.28 = 150,612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,186.56/541,799.28 = 150,612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,186.56x = 541,799.28 × 150,612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,186.56x = 81,601,733,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,601,733,223.01/361,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,926.83

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