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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,042.70, 543,258.45 and 151,701.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,042.70, 543,258.45 and 151,701.90 is: 227,634.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,042.70 : 543,258.45 = 151,701.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,042.70/543,258.45 = 151,701.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,042.70x = 543,258.45 × 151,701.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,042.70x = 82,413,339,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,413,339,056.06/362,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,634.31

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