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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,862.60, 542,858.70 and 151,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,862.60, 542,858.70 and 151,521.80 is: 227,309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,862.60 : 542,858.70 = 151,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,862.60/542,858.70 = 151,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,862.60x = 542,858.70 × 151,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,862.60x = 82,254,927,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,254,927,369.66/361,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,309.83

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