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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,105.70, 543,158.55 and 268,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,105.70, 543,158.55 and 268,793.70 is: 403,190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,105.70 : 543,158.55 = 268,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,105.70/543,158.55 = 268,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,105.70x = 543,158.55 × 268,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,105.70x = 145,997,596,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,997,596,341.14/362,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,190.55

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