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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,042.28, 542,948.22 and 151,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,042.28, 542,948.22 and 151,641 is: 227,413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,042.28 : 542,948.22 = 151,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,042.28/542,948.22 = 151,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,042.28x = 542,948.22 × 151,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,042.28x = 82,333,211,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,333,211,029.02/362,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,413.25

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