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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,425.80, 543,897.90 and 152,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,425.80, 543,897.90 and 152,214.60 is: 228,430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,425.80 : 543,897.90 = 152,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,425.80/543,897.90 = 152,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,425.80x = 543,897.90 × 152,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,425.80x = 82,789,201,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,789,201,289.34/362,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,430.76

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