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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,535, 543,918.06 and 152,116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,535, 543,918.06 and 152,116.44 is: 228,223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,535 : 543,918.06 = 152,116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,535/543,918.06 = 152,116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,535x = 543,918.06 × 152,116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,535x = 82,738,878,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,738,878,938.91/362,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,223.15

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