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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,406.70, 543,804.45 and 152,065.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,406.70, 543,804.45 and 152,065.90 is: 228,180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,406.70 : 543,804.45 = 152,065.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,406.70/543,804.45 = 152,065.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,406.70x = 543,804.45 × 152,065.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,406.70x = 82,694,113,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,694,113,113.26/362,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,180.42

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