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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,188.20, 543,282.30 and 268,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,188.20, 543,282.30 and 268,876.20 is: 403,314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,188.20 : 543,282.30 = 268,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,188.20/543,282.30 = 268,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,188.20x = 543,282.30 × 268,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,188.20x = 146,075,680,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,075,680,351.26/362,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,314.30

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