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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,201.70, 541,608.15 and 150,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,201.70, 541,608.15 and 150,601.70 is: 225,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,201.70 : 541,608.15 = 150,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,201.70/541,608.15 = 150,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,201.70x = 541,608.15 × 150,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,201.70x = 81,567,108,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,567,108,123.86/361,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,821.50

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