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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,157.16, 543,768.97 and 202,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,157.16, 543,768.97 and 202,545.80 is: 304,116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,157.16 : 543,768.97 = 202,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,157.16/543,768.97 = 202,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,157.16x = 543,768.97 × 202,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,157.16x = 110,138,121,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,138,121,043.83/362,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,116.92

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