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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,343.56, 541,928.22 and 150,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,343.56, 541,928.22 and 150,867.40 is: 226,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,343.56 : 541,928.22 = 150,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,343.56/541,928.22 = 150,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,343.56x = 541,928.22 × 150,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,343.56x = 81,759,301,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,759,301,538.03/361,343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,264.73

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