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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,682.70, 543,829.65 and 152,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,682.70, 543,829.65 and 152,082.70 is: 228,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,682.70 : 543,829.65 = 152,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,682.70/543,829.65 = 152,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,682.70x = 543,829.65 × 152,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,682.70x = 82,707,081,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,707,081,512.06/362,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,042.53

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