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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,139.20, 543,208.80 and 268,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,139.20, 543,208.80 and 268,827.20 is: 403,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,139.20 : 543,208.80 = 268,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,139.20/543,208.80 = 268,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,139.20x = 543,208.80 × 268,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,139.20x = 146,029,300,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,029,300,719.36/362,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,240.80

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