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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,271.17, 543,231.96 and 151,852.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,271.17, 543,231.96 and 151,852.61 is: 227,705.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,271.17 : 543,231.96 = 151,852.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,271.17/543,231.96 = 151,852.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,271.17x = 543,231.96 × 151,852.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,271.17x = 82,491,188,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,491,188,245.26/362,271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,705.64

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