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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,330.70, 543,301.65 and 151,730.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,330.70, 543,301.65 and 151,730.70 is: 227,514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,330.70 : 543,301.65 = 151,730.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,330.70/543,301.65 = 151,730.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,330.70x = 543,301.65 × 151,730.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,330.70x = 82,435,539,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,435,539,665.66/362,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,514.64

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