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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,512, 543,883.56 and 152,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,512, 543,883.56 and 152,093.44 is: 228,188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,512 : 543,883.56 = 152,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,512/543,883.56 = 152,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,512x = 543,883.56 × 152,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,512x = 82,721,121,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,721,121,599.85/362,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,188.64

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