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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,602.17, 543,349.22 and 152,125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,602.17, 543,349.22 and 152,125.29 is: 227,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,602.17 : 543,349.22 = 152,125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,602.17/543,349.22 = 152,125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,602.17x = 543,349.22 × 152,125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,602.17x = 82,657,156,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,657,156,903.15/362,602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,955.49

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