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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,237.80, 543,615.90 and 152,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,237.80, 543,615.90 and 152,026.60 is: 228,148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,237.80 : 543,615.90 = 152,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,237.80/543,615.90 = 152,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,237.80x = 543,615.90 × 152,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,237.80x = 82,644,076,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,644,076,982.94/362,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,148.68

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