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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,600.70, 544,095.45 and 152,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,600.70, 544,095.45 and 152,259.90 is: 228,471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,600.70 : 544,095.45 = 152,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,600.70/544,095.45 = 152,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,600.70x = 544,095.45 × 152,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,600.70x = 82,843,918,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,843,918,807.46/362,600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,471.48

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