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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,155.20, 543,232.80 and 268,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,155.20, 543,232.80 and 268,843.20 is: 403,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,155.20 : 543,232.80 = 268,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,155.20/543,232.80 = 268,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,155.20x = 543,232.80 × 268,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,155.20x = 146,044,444,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,044,444,296.96/362,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,264.80

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