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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,003.80, 543,005.70 and 151,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,003.80, 543,005.70 and 151,619.80 is: 227,429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,003.80 : 543,005.70 = 151,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,003.80/543,005.70 = 151,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,003.80x = 543,005.70 × 151,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,003.80x = 82,330,415,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,330,415,632.86/362,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,429.70

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