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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,278, 541,917.36 and 150,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,278, 541,917.36 and 150,801.12 is: 226,201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,278 : 541,917.36 = 150,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,278/541,917.36 = 150,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,278x = 541,917.36 × 150,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,278x = 81,721,744,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,721,744,835.44/361,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,201.83

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