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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,410.80, 543,616.20 and 152,199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,410.80, 543,616.20 and 152,199.60 is: 228,299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,410.80 : 543,616.20 = 152,199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,410.80/543,616.20 = 152,199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,410.80x = 543,616.20 × 152,199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,410.80x = 82,738,168,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,738,168,193.52/362,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,299.40

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