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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,881.92, 545,928.14 and 150,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,881.92, 545,928.14 and 150,610.40 is: 225,959.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,881.92 : 545,928.14 = 150,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,881.92/545,928.14 = 150,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,881.92x = 545,928.14 × 150,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,881.92x = 82,222,455,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,222,455,536.66/363,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,959.17

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