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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,873.80, 542,812.08 and 151,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,873.80, 542,812.08 and 151,364.10 is: 227,046.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,873.80 : 542,812.08 = 151,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,873.80/542,812.08 = 151,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,873.80x = 542,812.08 × 151,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,873.80x = 82,162,261,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,162,261,958.33/361,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,046.73

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