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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,315.70, 543,279.15 and 151,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,315.70, 543,279.15 and 151,715.70 is: 227,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,315.70 : 543,279.15 = 151,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,315.70/543,279.15 = 151,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,315.70x = 543,279.15 × 151,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,315.70x = 82,423,976,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,423,976,537.66/362,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,492.15

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