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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,287.80, 543,690.90 and 152,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,287.80, 543,690.90 and 152,076.60 is: 228,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,287.80 : 543,690.90 = 152,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,287.80/543,690.90 = 152,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,287.80x = 543,690.90 × 152,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,287.80x = 82,682,663,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,682,663,522.94/362,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,223.70

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