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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,158.20, 543,237.30 and 268,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,158.20, 543,237.30 and 268,846.20 is: 403,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,158.20 : 543,237.30 = 268,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,158.20/543,237.30 = 268,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,158.20x = 543,237.30 × 268,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,158.20x = 146,047,283,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,047,283,803.26/362,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,269.30

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