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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,570.20, 544,049.70 and 152,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,570.20, 544,049.70 and 152,229.40 is: 228,425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,570.20 : 544,049.70 = 152,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,570.20/544,049.70 = 152,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,570.20x = 544,049.70 × 152,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,570.20x = 82,820,359,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,820,359,401.18/362,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,425.72

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