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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,014.65, 543,082.82 and 151,668.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,014.65, 543,082.82 and 151,668.81 is: 227,528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,014.65 : 543,082.82 = 151,668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,014.65/543,082.82 = 151,668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,014.65x = 543,082.82 × 151,668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,014.65x = 82,368,724,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,368,724,282.50/362,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,528.70

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