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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,285.04, 543,452.52 and 151,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,285.04, 543,452.52 and 151,710.96 is: 227,576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,285.04 : 543,452.52 = 151,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,285.04/543,452.52 = 151,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,285.04x = 543,452.52 × 151,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,285.04x = 82,447,703,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,447,703,523.62/362,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,576.89

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