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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,423.30, 543,764.55 and 152,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,423.30, 543,764.55 and 152,125.70 is: 228,242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,423.30 : 543,764.55 = 152,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,423.30/543,764.55 = 152,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,423.30x = 543,764.55 × 152,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,423.30x = 82,720,562,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,720,562,803.94/362,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,242.95

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