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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,844.20, 542,844.06 and 151,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,844.20, 542,844.06 and 151,373.80 is: 227,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,844.20 : 542,844.06 = 151,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,844.20/542,844.06 = 151,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,844.20x = 542,844.06 × 151,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,844.20x = 82,172,368,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,172,368,169.63/361,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,093.23

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