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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,193.60, 543,808.80 and 204,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,193.60, 543,808.80 and 204,729.60 is: 307,387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,193.60 : 543,808.80 = 204,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,193.60/543,808.80 = 204,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,193.60x = 543,808.80 × 204,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,193.60x = 111,333,758,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,333,758,100.48/362,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,387.43

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