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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,788.20, 543,987.90 and 152,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,788.20, 543,987.90 and 152,188.20 is: 228,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,788.20 : 543,987.90 = 152,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,788.20/543,987.90 = 152,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,788.20x = 543,987.90 × 152,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,788.20x = 82,788,539,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,788,539,322.78/362,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,200.75

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