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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,861.20, 542,791.80 and 151,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,861.20, 542,791.80 and 151,736.40 is: 227,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,861.20 : 542,791.80 = 151,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,861.20/542,791.80 = 151,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,861.20x = 542,791.80 × 151,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,861.20x = 82,361,273,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,361,273,681.52/361,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,604.60

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