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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,844.55, 542,768.22 and 151,334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,844.55, 542,768.22 and 151,334.82 is: 227,002.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,844.55 : 542,768.22 = 151,334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,844.55/542,768.22 = 151,334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,844.55x = 542,768.22 × 151,334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,844.55x = 82,139,730,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,139,730,875.42/361,844.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,002.81

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