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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,870.80, 542,807.58 and 151,361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,870.80, 542,807.58 and 151,361.10 is: 227,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,870.80 : 542,807.58 = 151,361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,870.80/542,807.58 = 151,361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,870.80x = 542,807.58 × 151,361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,870.80x = 82,159,952,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,159,952,397.14/361,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,042.23

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