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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,871.04, 545,911.78 and 150,599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,871.04, 545,911.78 and 150,599.52 is: 225,942.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,871.04 : 545,911.78 = 150,599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,871.04/545,911.78 = 150,599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,871.04x = 545,911.78 × 150,599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,871.04x = 82,214,052,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,214,052,030.35/363,871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,942.83

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