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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,859.05, 542,789.97 and 151,349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,859.05, 542,789.97 and 151,349.32 is: 227,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,859.05 : 542,789.97 = 151,349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,859.05/542,789.97 = 151,349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,859.05x = 542,789.97 × 151,349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,859.05x = 82,150,892,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,150,892,862.32/361,859.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,024.56

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