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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,189.20, 543,283.80 and 268,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,189.20, 543,283.80 and 268,877.20 is: 403,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,189.20 : 543,283.80 = 268,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,189.20/543,283.80 = 268,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,189.20x = 543,283.80 × 268,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,189.20x = 146,076,626,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,076,626,949.36/362,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,315.80

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