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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,040.30, 543,060.45 and 151,656.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,040.30, 543,060.45 and 151,656.30 is: 227,484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,040.30 : 543,060.45 = 151,656.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,040.30/543,060.45 = 151,656.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,040.30x = 543,060.45 × 151,656.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,040.30x = 82,358,538,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,358,538,523.34/362,040.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,484.45

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