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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,106.20, 543,159.30 and 268,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,106.20, 543,159.30 and 268,794.20 is: 403,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,106.20 : 543,159.30 = 268,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,106.20/543,159.30 = 268,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,106.20x = 543,159.30 × 268,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,106.20x = 145,998,069,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,998,069,516.06/362,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,191.30

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