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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,473.40, 543,710.10 and 152,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,473.40, 543,710.10 and 152,521.40 is: 228,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,473.40 : 543,710.10 = 152,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,473.40/543,710.10 = 152,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,473.40x = 543,710.10 × 152,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,473.40x = 82,927,425,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,927,425,646.14/362,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,782.10

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