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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,822.20, 544,038.90 and 152,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,822.20, 544,038.90 and 152,222.20 is: 228,251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,822.20 : 544,038.90 = 152,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,822.20/544,038.90 = 152,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,822.20x = 544,038.90 × 152,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,822.20x = 82,814,798,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,814,798,243.58/362,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,251.74

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