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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,041.92, 543,101.76 and 151,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,041.92, 543,101.76 and 151,701.12 is: 227,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,041.92 : 543,101.76 = 151,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,041.92/543,101.76 = 151,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,041.92x = 543,101.76 × 151,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,041.92x = 82,389,145,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,389,145,265.97/362,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,567.97

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