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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,327.16, 541,891.38 and 150,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,327.16, 541,891.38 and 150,930.20 is: 226,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,327.16 : 541,891.38 = 150,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,327.16/541,891.38 = 150,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,327.16x = 541,891.38 × 150,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,327.16x = 81,787,774,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,787,774,361.68/361,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,353.80

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