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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,511, 543,882.06 and 152,092.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,511, 543,882.06 and 152,092.44 is: 228,187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,511 : 543,882.06 = 152,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,511/543,882.06 = 152,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,511x = 543,882.06 × 152,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,511x = 82,720,349,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,720,349,577.63/362,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,187.14

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