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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,786.70, 544,266.45 and 152,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,786.70, 544,266.45 and 152,316.30 is: 228,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,786.70 : 544,266.45 = 152,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,786.70/544,266.45 = 152,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,786.70x = 544,266.45 × 152,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,786.70x = 82,900,651,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,900,651,878.14/362,786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,510.73

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