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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,543.20, 542,314.80 and 268,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,543.20, 542,314.80 and 268,231.20 is: 402,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,543.20 : 542,314.80 = 268,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,543.20/542,314.80 = 268,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,543.20x = 542,314.80 × 268,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,543.20x = 145,465,749,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,465,749,581.76/361,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,346.80

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