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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,498.20, 543,941.70 and 152,157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,498.20, 543,941.70 and 152,157.40 is: 228,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,498.20 : 543,941.70 = 152,157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,498.20/543,941.70 = 152,157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,498.20x = 543,941.70 × 152,157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,498.20x = 82,764,754,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,764,754,823.58/362,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,317.70

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