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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,861.06, 542,792.98 and 151,351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,861.06, 542,792.98 and 151,351.32 is: 227,027.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,861.06 : 542,792.98 = 151,351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,861.06/542,792.98 = 151,351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,861.06x = 542,792.98 × 151,351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,861.06x = 82,152,434,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,152,434,009.73/361,861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,027.56

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