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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,055.60, 543,601.80 and 204,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,055.60, 543,601.80 and 204,591.60 is: 307,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,055.60 : 543,601.80 = 204,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,055.60/543,601.80 = 204,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,055.60x = 543,601.80 × 204,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,055.60x = 111,216,362,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,216,362,024.88/362,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,180.34

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