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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,860.06, 542,791.48 and 151,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,860.06, 542,791.48 and 151,350.32 is: 227,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,860.06 : 542,791.48 = 151,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,860.06/542,791.48 = 151,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,860.06x = 542,791.48 × 151,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,860.06x = 82,151,664,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,151,664,191.27/361,860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,026.06

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