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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,665.76, 543,444.42 and 152,188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,665.76, 543,444.42 and 152,188.88 is: 228,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,665.76 : 543,444.42 = 152,188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,665.76/543,444.42 = 152,188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,665.76x = 543,444.42 × 152,188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,665.76x = 82,706,197,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,706,197,622.05/362,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,050.75

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