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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,738.70, 543,913.65 and 152,138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,738.70, 543,913.65 and 152,138.70 is: 228,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,738.70 : 543,913.65 = 152,138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,738.70/543,913.65 = 152,138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,738.70x = 543,913.65 × 152,138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,738.70x = 82,750,315,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,750,315,623.26/362,738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,126.52

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