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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,277.04, 543,240.78 and 151,858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,277.04, 543,240.78 and 151,858.48 is: 227,714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,277.04 : 543,240.78 = 151,858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,277.04/543,240.78 = 151,858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,277.04x = 543,240.78 × 151,858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,277.04x = 82,495,719,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,495,719,124.81/362,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,714.46

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