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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,337.70, 543,312.15 and 151,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,337.70, 543,312.15 and 151,737.70 is: 227,525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,337.70 : 543,312.15 = 151,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,337.70/543,312.15 = 151,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,337.70x = 543,312.15 × 151,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,337.70x = 82,440,936,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,440,936,023.06/362,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,525.14

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