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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,194.20, 543,291.30 and 268,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,194.20, 543,291.30 and 268,882.20 is: 403,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,194.20 : 543,291.30 = 268,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,194.20/543,291.30 = 268,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,194.20x = 543,291.30 × 268,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,194.20x = 146,081,359,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,081,359,984.86/362,194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,323.30

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