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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,152.08, 543,761.37 and 202,540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,152.08, 543,761.37 and 202,540.73 is: 304,109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,152.08 : 543,761.37 = 202,540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,152.08/543,761.37 = 202,540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,152.08x = 543,761.37 × 202,540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,152.08x = 110,133,822,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,133,822,106.79/362,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,109.32

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