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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,114.70, 543,172.05 and 268,802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,114.70, 543,172.05 and 268,802.70 is: 403,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,114.70 : 543,172.05 = 268,802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,114.70/543,172.05 = 268,802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,114.70x = 543,172.05 × 268,802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,114.70x = 146,006,113,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,006,113,604.54/362,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,204.05

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