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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,161.20, 543,241.80 and 268,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,161.20, 543,241.80 and 268,849.20 is: 403,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,161.20 : 543,241.80 = 268,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,161.20/543,241.80 = 268,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,161.20x = 543,241.80 × 268,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,161.20x = 146,050,123,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,050,123,336.56/362,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,273.80

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