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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,996.60, 543,206.58 and 151,616.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,996.60, 543,206.58 and 151,616.92 is: 227,514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,996.60 : 543,206.58 = 151,616.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,996.60/543,206.58 = 151,616.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,996.60x = 543,206.58 × 151,616.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,996.60x = 82,359,308,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,359,308,583.33/361,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,514.04

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