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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,816.70, 544,311.45 and 152,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,816.70, 544,311.45 and 152,346.30 is: 228,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,816.70 : 544,311.45 = 152,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,816.70/544,311.45 = 152,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,816.70x = 544,311.45 × 152,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,816.70x = 82,923,835,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,923,835,455.14/362,816.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,555.73

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