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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,862.05, 542,794.47 and 151,352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,862.05, 542,794.47 and 151,352.32 is: 227,029.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,862.05 : 542,794.47 = 151,352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,862.05/542,794.47 = 151,352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,862.05x = 542,794.47 × 151,352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,862.05x = 82,153,202,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,153,202,317.67/361,862.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,029.06

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