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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,289.04, 543,258.78 and 151,870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,289.04, 543,258.78 and 151,870.48 is: 227,732.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,289.04 : 543,258.78 = 151,870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,289.04/543,258.78 = 151,870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,289.04x = 543,258.78 × 151,870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,289.04x = 82,504,971,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,504,971,682.81/362,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,732.45

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