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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,815.70, 544,029.15 and 152,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,815.70, 544,029.15 and 152,215.70 is: 228,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,815.70 : 544,029.15 = 152,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,815.70/544,029.15 = 152,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,815.70x = 544,029.15 × 152,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,815.70x = 82,809,777,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,809,777,887.66/362,815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,241.99

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