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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,264.54, 543,222.03 and 151,845.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,264.54, 543,222.03 and 151,845.98 is: 227,695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,264.54 : 543,222.03 = 151,845.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,264.54/543,222.03 = 151,845.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,264.54x = 543,222.03 × 151,845.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,264.54x = 82,486,081,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,486,081,502.94/362,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,695.71

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